Parajo’s Quest to Rebuild
Co-published with Mother Jones. After historic flooding, the California migrant farming community is trying to recover—even if help from FEMA is scarce.
A Housing Crisis in Paradise
Co-published with The New York Review of Books. Two residential developments in Marin County have, for different reasons, met with resistance from their communities. What can they tell …
Across The Tracks: What Life Is Like in Fresno’s “War Zone”
Co-published with The Nation. A community of migrants and unhoused people call the shuttered downtown of this California city home.
Remarkable Photos Show What Harm Reduction Actually Looks Like
Co-published with Mother Jones. Don’t believe the conservative fear mongering.
‘I Was Burned Out From My High-Profile Job, So I Started A Family Business With My Mom’
Co-published with Fast Company. Cassandra Lam had what seemed like a dream job, but when she reached a breaking point she decided to start a Malaysian curry brand …
‘Success Is Being Discerning About Where You Put Your Energy’
Co-published with Fast Company. Kylie Aberle always looked to her mom, Janelle, as a strong role model. But the pandemic impacted their outlooks on career and success in …
‘You Don’t Always Have To Be Recognized for Every Single Thing’
Co-published with Fast Company. Decades ago Vickie Jordan’s career ambitions were put on hold by an unplanned pregnancy, but her dedication and advocacy inspired her daughter Christina …
‘You did everything. I tried so hard to not do that.’
Co-published with Fast Company. Bianca Sical-Serle saw her career take off during the pandemic, while her mother’s business closed. Mother and daughter talk about juggling work and family.
‘They wanted me to make myself smaller, so they could be comfortable’
Co-published with Fast Company. Francesca followed in her mother Damita’s footsteps, climbing the ladder in corporate roles, but when Damita got a new lease on life, her …
‘I Have To Make These Years Count’
Co-published with Fast Company. Tanya Perry vowed to give her daughter, Nikki, more opportunity than she had. But even as Nikki accomplished her goals, racism and economic mobility …
The Pride and Pain of the UFW March
Co-published with High Country News. California farmworkers and their advocates walked 335 miles to the state’s capitol in support of voting protections.
On Our Last Legs
Society of Publication Designers Awards, Digital Medal Finalist | Due to high costs, many Americans have to ration the medicine and medical equipment they rely on.