On Toronto Star's front page today, a months-long investigation by Pulitzer Center into the indicted supply chain of endangered monkeys from breeding farms in 🇰🇭 to labs in 🇨🇦. A as one route for monkeys shut down, another opened. Read more from Robert Cribb and I ⬇️

This investigation took months of effort, with support from a handful of editors and reporters. But the true MVP was Mama Mendelson (JR Mendelson) for taking the time to buy the print edition of Toronto Star and share some photos 📰 Your mom is the best, Allegra Mendelson!

Working with Anton L. Delgado was always a delight. If you are an editor in need of a freelancer (or full-time staffer) I highly recommend you get in touch with him.

🧵One year ago today, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia for doing his job. He remains in a Moscow prison. We’re offering resources for those who want to show their support for him. #IStandWithEvan wsj.com/Evan

The Commonwealth of #Massachusetts, my former home, lost a longtime public servant with the passing of William Delahunt, who spent 14 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. My story for The Associated Press. apnews.com/article/willia…

Carl Grant, a Vietnam veteran with dementia, died months after a police officer body slammed and paralyzed him. Grant's death was one of more than 1,000 that an AP investigation documented after police used tactics that aren't supposed to be fatal. apnews.com/article/lethal…

Terry Anderson is one of the reasons I became an The Associated Press reporter. His body of work in journalism and his courage during and after his captivity were guiding lights for young journalists. I am proud to be part of the AP generation that followed him. apnews.com/article/terry-…

Wow. Stunned to be a finalist for The Society of Publishers in Asia's Award for Young Journalists. Proudly backed by Pulitzer Center's Rainforest Investigations Network (RIN). Also, meaningful to see one of Southeast Asia Globe's last collaborations with Earth Journalism Network in the running for Excellence in Reporting on the Environment.

2023 was a whirl wind that ended with Southeast Asia Globe's closure. From start to finish, I was backed by the best team of editors a young journalist could ask for: Andrew Haffner, Daniel Marchette, Brian P. D. Hannon and AmandaOon. This The Society of Publishers in Asia honor reflects their steadfast faith in me.

Stefanie Dazio successfully fighting for freedom of the press and proving the pen remains mighty. The Associated Press

My latest while covering the U.S. overnight news desk for The Associated Press. Thanks to the fantastic Stefanie Dazio for consulting. apnews.com/article/califo…

Outer space is fascinating, even when it's a simulation. My latest for The Associated Press #NASA #Mars apnews.com/article/nasa-s…

Globally, 320 journalists were imprisoned as of 12/1/23, the second highest recorded since CPJ started collecting data in 1992. The previous record was set in 2022. Top jailers of journalists: China, Myanmar, Belarus, Russia, Vietnam, Israel, and Iran. cpj.org/reports/2024/0…

Just in case it’s been missed by those incandescent with rage at the mere mention that journalists doing their jobs shouldn’t be bombed, tortured, jailed or intimidated, a little reminder of int law.

A #salmonella outbreak among 65 people in nine states with 24 hospitalizations sparked a recall of eggs from a #Wisconsin farm where they are believed to have originated. My latest for The Associated Press. apnews.com/article/salmon…

My work today for The Associated Press included reporting news likely to sadden #music fans worldwide. apnews.com/article/tito-j…

A great article about Mech Dara by Chan Thul Prak rappler.com/newsbreak/in-d…

Charles F. Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98. My story for The Associated Press. apnews.com/article/charle…

How to help those affected by the California wildfires apnews.com/article/califo…

First story of 2025 on the front page of today's The Japan Times! Great start to a second year of freelance journalism! Grateful for the editors who have honed my coverage of the far reaching impact of Japanese business, tech and foreign policy in Southeast Asia. More ⬇️