SELECTED JOURNALISM
What in the world is Jim Webb up to?
The Boston Globe
August 14, 2015
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Christine Quinn’s loss in New York: Gender politics?
Christian Science Monitor
October 12, 2013
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Virginia governor’s race: down, dirty and a gigantic mess
Christian Science Monitor
August 8, 2013
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As Democrats tell Anthony Weiner to ‘get a clue,’ calls to leave race mount
Christian Science Monitor
July 25, 2013
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Sen. Sarah Palin? Already, she and incumbent Mark Begich are circling
Christian Science Monitor
July 11, 2013
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Political redemption in the Big Apple: It’s up to you, New York
Christian Science Monitor
July 9, 2013
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Michelle Obama: From Lightning Rod to Mom-in-chief
Christian Science Monitor
September 4, 2012
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Polling: A Look Inside the Machinery of Public Opinion Surveys
Christian Science Monitor
Cover story
July 9, 2012
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A Cardinal’s Call
Washingtonian
October 2011
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Abortion Opponents Have A New Voice
Christian Science Monitor
Cover story
August 13, 2011
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Silent Stars
Washingtonian
January 2011
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Finalist for the Society of Professional Journalist’s
Dateline Award for investigative reporting.
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This Time, McAuliffe Is Selling Himself
National Journal
May 23, 2009
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Can Emily’s List Get Its Mojo Back?
National Journal
Cover story
June 28, 2008
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Katie O’Malley’s March
The Baltimore Sun
February 5, 2007
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Trying To Instill Basic Sensitivity
Maryland Lawmakers Get the Word:
Out With Innuendo and Keep Your Hands To Yourself
The Baltimore Sun
January 25, 2007
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Steele Calls In Heavyweight
Don King Stumps in Baltimore
The Baltimore Sun
October 17, 2006
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Free Stuff’s The Right Stuff As Schaefer Prowls The Hall
The Baltimore Sun
August 20, 2005
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Families United By Sports Now Bound By Death of Three Sons
Chicago Tribune
December 30, 2004
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Rivals Fiercely Court Moms’ Votes
Security Trumps Ideology for Undecided Voters
Chicago Tribune
October 12, 2004
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Foes Out To Prove Obama Not Alone
Chicago Tribune
August 1, 2004
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State’s Rock of Ages Tumbles
Concord Monitor
May 5, 2003
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PERSONAL ESSAYS
The Man Who Caught On Fire
Salon
August 11, 2010
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I Didn’t Want To Like My Stepmother
Chicago Tribune
May 8, 2005
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