Author Bios

Tristan Baurick is part of Grist's Local News Initiative, and is a senior reporter focusing on climate change and the environment at Verite News.

Izzy Ross is a regional reporter at Grist.

Matt Simon is a senior staff writer at Grist.

Bram Sable-Smith is Midwest correspondent at KFF Health News. He joined after eight years covering public health and the social safety net for Wisconsin Public Radio; the Wisconsin Center for …

Katheryn Houghton is Montana correspondent at KFF Health News, covering health policy and politics, access to treatment, and the business of health care in that state. Previously, she reported …

Frida Garza is a staff writer at Grist.

Haru Coryne is a data reporter for ProPublica, based in Chicago. She uses a combination of statistical methods, computer software and document-based research to find stories in large troves …

Ginny Monk is CT Mirror's children's issues and housing reporter and a Report for America corps member. She covers a variety of topics ranging from child welfare to affordable …

Dave Altimari does in-depth investigative reporting for CT Mirror. His work focuses on government accountability including financial oversight, abuse of power, corruption, safety monitoring and compliance with law. Before …

Marcos is a trans teen who loves anything to do with film. He spends his time listening to The Smiths and coming up with characters in his head.