Ferguson
I did not cover the story in August when a black teenager was killed by a white officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Nor did I have any idea that I would be…
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November 19, 2014
Rembering Blacksheep on Veterans Day
Here's to you, Blacksheep -- 3rd platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment. Thinking of that hot day in April, 2006, when you completed your last patrol. I…
November 10, 2014
Mechanic, missionary, master of massages
My friend Val gave the coolest birthday gift: a vanity plate for my Mini Cooper that says an abbreviated form of "EVILREPORTERCHICK." So on Sunday, I went about trying…
November 3, 2014
It's about the women, stupid!
Women will be key in Tuesday's mid-term elections. I joined colleagues Ann O'Neill and Jessica Ravitz in reporting what women want from three battleground states. Check it out on…
November 3, 2014
Death, dreams and dread
I had a dream last night. It was the same one I've had since August 20, when I learned of Jim Foley's death. A man in black holds a small…
September 19, 2014
Courage in journalism, Part II: RIP, Habibi
A few months ago, my friend and colleague Lateef Mungin died quite suddenly. This morning, more shocking news awaited me. CNN photojournalist Sarmad Qaseera passed away. He was 42. Here's…
September 1, 2014
Courage in journalism
Honoring the courage and fortitude of James Foley today. Rest in peace. I had intended to write more about him but words are failing me now. So I am posting…
August 20, 2014
Trouble for a forgotten people
Who are the Yezedis, the 40,000 people who are hiding in the Sinjar Mountains from the horror of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants? They are not Muslims.…
August 8, 2014
'Dead Man Walking.' Live nun talking
My journalism brings me face to face with all sorts of interesting people. Over the years I have met extraordinary men and women and ordinary ones who have extraordinary tales…
August 6, 2014
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