Ukraine: Clampdown on Press Freedom

Here is my latest article on the rise of press censorship in Ukraine since the election of President Yanukovych. It’s timely – this Sunday Ukrainians head to the polls to vote in the local council elections and international observers have noticed a clampdown on independent media and opposition leaders. In the article and embedded videos, [...]

Honoring Persephone Miel

My latest article and video – view the original at the Pulitzer Center website. On October 20, friends and colleagues of Persephone Miel gathered to remember the former senior advisor of Internews, who dedicated her life to advancing the work of journalists across the globe. Persephone passed away on June 28 after a long battle [...]

Stressing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Children in Developing Countries

Just published my latest article for the Pulitzer Center, on a congressional briefing that addressed the need to provide water, sanitation and hygiene instruction and facilities for school children in the developing world. It’s an important issue – two out of three schools in the developing world lack decent toilets, according to UNICEF. The World Health [...]