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Families, U.S. face off over graveyard fence Arkansas Democrat-Gazette May 24, 2015
A misunderstanding about where to build a fence to protect a northwest Arkansas cemetery caused more than seven years of argument between the cemetery's governing board and the National Park Service, which owns the land surrounding the cemetery.
Hope GI killed in ’68 laid to rest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette May 15, 2015
The remains of Arkansan Jim Holt were recently recovered decades after he went missing during battle in Vietnam. The article ran with a full page of color photos I took at the funeral.
Pryor, Boozman say politics aside, they are good friends Arkansas Democrat-Gazette July 27, 2014
Arkansas' split Senate delegation has made an effort to get along despite their differing politics, something that stands out especially during the midterm election when one has endorsed the other's opponent. This story was picked up by the Associated Press and appeared in several national news outlets
Capitol Sweets, two-party treats Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Aug. 24, 2014
The bags of uncooked rice Arkansas' delegation gives to visitors had always intrigued me. This story took a deeper look into why states give the food they do.
Obama wants to cut Fulbright Program Arkansas Democrat-Gazette April 21, 2014
The response to this article was very strong, with dozens of alumni contacting me. Money for the program was eventually restored.
Past favorites
Definition of 'total' hazy in finance law Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Oct. 1, 2012
While working on an article about contributions to state legislative campaigns I noticed that amounts fluctuated based on how candidates defined their total contributions. This article led legislators to change in state law.
Cops: Imitation pot as bad as the real thing The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2010
This story ran on the AP national wire and made its way to Taiwan. It prompted conversations across the country. Soon after this story was published states began banning this synthetic cannabinoid.
Warm welcome for party stalwart Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2008
I was the only Washington, D.C. intern asked to return to help the Los Angeles Times cover the 2009 Democratic Convention. There were questions whether Sen. Kennedy would be cleared by his doctors to speak at the convention. I spent the day convincing his family, friends and long-time staff to speak with me about what would be his last convention speech.
Abuse at meat plant is probed Los Angeles Times Jan. 31, 2008
The day this story broke I sat at the U.S. Humane Society building with reporters from top media outlets watching video taken at a California slaughterhouse. Not only was the meat packing plant within my readership base, but the meat was going into school lunches nationwide. I knew I had to move faster and be more in-depth than any other media outlet. I was the only national reporter to get a quote from an official at the slaughterhouse that day.
Candidate in 4th District owes state 10 years of taxes Arkansas Democrat-Gazette April 29, 2012
Before the 2012 Democratic primary I discovered that a candidate for Arkansas' 4th Congressional District had outstanding tax liens going back a decade. A similar series of articles during the 2010 governor's race found the Republican candidate had not paid personal, business or property taxes. The first article, which won two awards, can be found here.
Families, U.S. face off over graveyard fence Arkansas Democrat-Gazette May 24, 2015
A misunderstanding about where to build a fence to protect a northwest Arkansas cemetery caused more than seven years of argument between the cemetery's governing board and the National Park Service, which owns the land surrounding the cemetery.
Hope GI killed in ’68 laid to rest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette May 15, 2015
The remains of Arkansan Jim Holt were recently recovered decades after he went missing during battle in Vietnam. The article ran with a full page of color photos I took at the funeral.
Pryor, Boozman say politics aside, they are good friends Arkansas Democrat-Gazette July 27, 2014
Arkansas' split Senate delegation has made an effort to get along despite their differing politics, something that stands out especially during the midterm election when one has endorsed the other's opponent. This story was picked up by the Associated Press and appeared in several national news outlets
Capitol Sweets, two-party treats Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Aug. 24, 2014
The bags of uncooked rice Arkansas' delegation gives to visitors had always intrigued me. This story took a deeper look into why states give the food they do.
Obama wants to cut Fulbright Program Arkansas Democrat-Gazette April 21, 2014
The response to this article was very strong, with dozens of alumni contacting me. Money for the program was eventually restored.
Past favorites
Definition of 'total' hazy in finance law Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Oct. 1, 2012
While working on an article about contributions to state legislative campaigns I noticed that amounts fluctuated based on how candidates defined their total contributions. This article led legislators to change in state law.
Cops: Imitation pot as bad as the real thing The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2010
This story ran on the AP national wire and made its way to Taiwan. It prompted conversations across the country. Soon after this story was published states began banning this synthetic cannabinoid.
Warm welcome for party stalwart Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2008
I was the only Washington, D.C. intern asked to return to help the Los Angeles Times cover the 2009 Democratic Convention. There were questions whether Sen. Kennedy would be cleared by his doctors to speak at the convention. I spent the day convincing his family, friends and long-time staff to speak with me about what would be his last convention speech.
Abuse at meat plant is probed Los Angeles Times Jan. 31, 2008
The day this story broke I sat at the U.S. Humane Society building with reporters from top media outlets watching video taken at a California slaughterhouse. Not only was the meat packing plant within my readership base, but the meat was going into school lunches nationwide. I knew I had to move faster and be more in-depth than any other media outlet. I was the only national reporter to get a quote from an official at the slaughterhouse that day.
Candidate in 4th District owes state 10 years of taxes Arkansas Democrat-Gazette April 29, 2012
Before the 2012 Democratic primary I discovered that a candidate for Arkansas' 4th Congressional District had outstanding tax liens going back a decade. A similar series of articles during the 2010 governor's race found the Republican candidate had not paid personal, business or property taxes. The first article, which won two awards, can be found here.
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