Articles

This a collection of my published stories at POLITICO and for American University's Beltway News.

Pastor tells congregation why he prayed for Trump

June 3, 2019

The pastor of a Northern Virginia church where President Donald Trump made an unscheduled visit over the weekend has explained why he publicly prayed for the president, acknowledging to his congregation that “some within our church … are hurt that I made this decision.”

NRA takes a dig at Gillibrand: 'She'll say anything' to get ahead

June 3, 2019

The National Rifle Association hit back at Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Monday, calling her out for changing her stance on gun policy and claiming "she'll say anything" to get ahead in the Democratic presidential primary.

Disproving the ‘newsless’ myth

December 14, 2017

America’s first digital generation has been criticized for being ‘newsless.‘ Most concerns suggest that adults age 18 to 34 do not visit news sites, read print newspapers, watch television news, or seek out the news.

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A museum larger than life itself?

December 5, 2017

The newest addition to Washington D.C.’s vast number of historical institutions has arrived. Opening its doors with two giant bronze tablets of scripture, the Museum of the Bible stands just a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol.

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Is breast-cancer awareness ‘pinkwashed?’

October 17, 2017

More than a quarter million women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the U.S. this year, according to estimates from the American Cancer Society. The pink ribbon is the staple logo for national breast cancer awareness.

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Bulgogi tacos anyone?

June 6, 2019

In 2017, the Korean cuisine craze in America endures: for one, “bulgogi” has entered the American food lover’s vocabulary. Korean barbecue restaurants are now staples in most major cities, joining the ranks of hibachi grills, sushi bars and taquerias.