When I say I got that dawg in me this is what I mean

Hi, I’m looking for some younger early career LGBTQ+ journalists who want to grow their byline portfolio that I can keep in mind for opportunities as they arise. Please drop your info below if interested so that I have it. (These opps may won’t be of interest to mid career folks)

Stormwater! When it's polluted it's bad! But it's different than wastewater and not treated the same. Learn how you can help keep bodies of water clean and some preventative measures to keep runoff water from getting polluted in Sarah Swetlik's column.

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It's karaoke night. I take the stage. You prepare for the performance of a lifetime. I perform a vocal rendition of each guitar interlude from classic 80s rock hits. You wipe tears from your eyes.

I...just saw a commercial about TOOTH GAPS?! Can a girl LIVE????

Folks! Friends! Did you know monarch butterflies are declining? & did you know YOU can help? 🦋🌿🌸

This spring, SCWildlifeFederation is giving away free native milkweed seeds to help make butterfly habitats. More about why we need to help & how to get seeds:
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Last month, I spoke with farmers all over Kentucky about some alarming numbers:

Between 2017-22, #Kentucky lost more than 5,600 family farms, and more than half a million acres of farmland.

Quick thread on my latest for Courier Journal:
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Now that I’m thinking about it, if there was a hydroelectric dam in district 5 then why was district 12 mining coal … ?

Incredible read from Madeline & Laura this afternoon! I highly recommend taking some time with it today.

“Science is only as powerful as your willingness to use it.”

'‘This is a monopoly.' Duke Energy customers are pushing back on a proposed rate hike that would increase their electric bills by 19.4% by 2026 via Sarah Swetlik

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North Americans tomorrow afternoon:

The woman next to me at the airport mentioned USDA and my ears perked up SO fast. Gossiping ≠ not my business. But if we’re talking ag & policy? Lemme pull up a chair!!

At first I didn’t realize it was an earthquake - I thought perhaps someone had fallen out of a coconut tree.

But then I remembered I exist in the context of all in which I live and what came before me.

The irony of being at a climate conference full of journalists during an earthquake

It's heartbreaking to read about the unethical tactics behind Trader Joe's private label of ethnic foods. But it should be infuriating.
Trying to digest this news about my favorite U.S. retail store. You should read it too.
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It’s day two of the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) and I am overwhelmed by how much I love science and how deeply lucky I am to connect with other people who love science. What a joy 🌱🦋🌾

Just learned Stevie Nicks is also a Gemini and nothing in my life has ever made more sense. Gemini girlies forever 🫡

I have been to two work conferences as an adult professional journalist. As of today, both times, someone has either mistaken me for a minor or told me I sound like a little girl. 🙃 I am fully about to turn 25 but we’ll get em next time I guess!