BackstoryJustice The Backstory: Seth Freed Wessler Wessler discusses how he discovered and reported on the U.S. Coast Guard’s fleet of “floating Guantánamos,” which detain and shackle low-level smugglers in international waters for weeks or even months. Seth Freed WesslerNovember 21, 2017
BackstoryImmigration, World The Backstory: Lizzie Presser and Diàna Markosian Reporter Lizzie Presser and photographer Diàna Markosian discuss their collaboration in telling the story of the Marin siblings who faced an impossible choice once their mother was deported: stay in their home country or go with her to Mexico. Lizzie Presser & Diana MarkosianAugust 23, 2017
BackstoryWorld The Backstory: Nick Turse In “Ghost Nation,” published in the July issue of Harper’s Magazine, Turse documents the ongoing conflict between South Sudanese government forces and rebels. Nick TurseJuly 25, 2017
BackstoryEnvironment, Justice The Backstory: Frank Matt Matt talks about finding and organizing data of more than 107,000 former nuclear weapons workers in the US who have been diagnosed with cancers and other diseases. Frank MattFebruary 4, 2016
BackstoryJustice The Backstory: Meaghan Winter Winter discusses tracking down sources while investigating the rise of crisis pregnancy centers in the US. Meaghan WinterAugust 26, 2015
BackstoryUncategorized The Backstory: Rosa Goldensohn and Rachael Levy Goldensohn and Levy discuss cultivating sources, reporting on law enforcement agencies, and creating a reporting plan. Rosa Goldensohn & Rachael LevyFebruary 20, 2015
BackstoryJustice The Backstory: Rosa Goldensohn and Rachael Levy Goldensohn and Levy discuss cultivating sources, reporting on law enforcement agencies, and creating a reporting plan. Rosa Goldensohn & Rachael LevyFebruary 20, 2015
BackstoryJustice The Backstory: Dax-Devlon Ross Ross discusses his investigation about discriminatory jury selection, how he cultivated sources, and the role his legal and academic background played in the reporting process. Dax-Devlon RossNovember 17, 2014
BackstoryWorld The Backstory: Vivian Salama Salama discusses how she approached the topic of drone strikes and PTSD while reporting from Yemen. Vivian SalamaSeptember 3, 2014
BackstoryJustice The Backstory: Carla Murphy In the wake of the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, Carla Murphy talks about who “gets” to be a victim. Carla MurphyJuly 25, 2014