Contributing to The American Prospect means supporting independent journalism and original reporting. For 30 years, the Prospect has taken on the challenge of investigating and analyzing under-reported stories, breaking down the political news of the moment, and developing the skills of young journalists, like myself, through the Kuttner Writing Fellowship program.

As a Writing Fellow, my responsibility is to report the experiences of people across the country who are affected by the actions of politicians, lobbyists, and activists in Washington D.C.

Since starting at the Prospect, this has meant sharing the stories of protesters and Dreamers outside the Supreme Court while oral arguments over DACA are delivered inside. During elections, I’m traveling to meet voters and bringing their experiences at the ballot box to Prospect readers — such as in Virginia’s first election since the state’s gerrymandered districts were overturned. And sometimes, it means breaking down a lighter subject, like the powerful connection between politicians and popular celebrities during campaign season.

Being a Writing Fellow at the Prospect has also allowed me to do in-depth reporting about the dangers of voter suppression and voter depression efforts in the 2020 primaries through a partnership with the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting. Since February, I’ve been reporting on the voting laws and procedures, bringing stories from South Carolina; Alabama; St. Louis; Milwaukee; and New York City. My stories have highlighted the obstacles to in-person voting and absentee ballots — long before President Trump started tweeting about it.

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