Author Bios

Based in Kampala, Uganda, Lydia is Africa editor for openDemocracy’s 50.50 team. An investigative and data journalist and editor, she is particularly interested in African feminist movement building and …

Ashlie D. Stevens is Salon's food editor. She is also an award-winning radio producer, editor and features writer — with a special emphasis on food, culture and subculture. Her …

Margo Snipe is a health reporter at Capital B.

Yumna Rizvi is a policy analyst at the Center for Victims of Torture.

Kate Edwards is a Philadelphian and parent with deep ties to the activist community in Philadelphia. Kate is involved with community defense organizations and youth advocacy work, as well …

Gina Jiménez is a New York-based bilingual journalist focused on environmental health and policy and how they affect disadvantaged communities. 

Noah Berlatsky is a freelance writer in Chicago. You can follow his writing at Everything Is Horrible (noahberlatsky.substack.com).

Prentiss Haney is co-director of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative.  

Trace Mitchell is an attorney at the Institute for Justice in Arlington, Virginia.

Alexis Anderson-Reed is CEO of State Voices, of which Alabama Forward is a chapter.