Understanding the world starts with paying attention.
My essays are informed by a wide range of reporting, public records, historical context, and institutional research. Below are many of the outlets and organizations I regularly read and consult when examining topics such as democracy, governance, civil rights, immigration policy, and global affairs.
Independent Reporting
The Guardian (U.S. and international)
ProPublica
Reuters
Associated Press
The Intercept
The Marshall Project
Texas Tribune
Arizona Mirror
Mother Jones
The Atlantic
The New York Times
The Washington Post
Independent Writers & Analysis
Heather Cox Richardson
Robert Reich
Public Notice
Letters from a Feminist
Government Reports and Public Records
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Congressional Research Service
U.S. Government Accountability Office
U.S. Congressional hearing records and committee reports
Federal court filings and civil case records
Civil Rights, Democracy, and Policy Research
Human Rights Watch
Amnesty International
American Civil Liberties Union
Southern Poverty Law Center
Brennan Center for Justice
Migration Policy Institute
Freedom House
Academic and Historical Research
Peer-reviewed academic journals
University research publications
Historical archives
Constitutional law scholarship
Data and Investigative Databases
Public procurement and contract databases
Federal budget and spending records
Court databases and legal filings
Nonprofit investigative reporting collaborations
Environmental & Water Systems (Southwest / Arizona)
Arizona Department of Water Resources
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
NOAA
USGS
University of Arizona (agriculture / climate)
Arizona Department of Agriculture
How I Work
I am an essayist, not a journalist. My work focuses on examining patterns, historical context, and the broader implications of current events.
My writing is informed by reporting from established investigative outlets, government documents, human rights organizations, and academic research. I read widely across these sources and cross-reference information whenever possible.
The goal of my essays is not to break news, but to interpret what the available evidence suggests about the direction of our institutions, our democracy, and our society.
How Sources Appear in My Essays
When a specific report, article, or study directly informs a piece of writing, I will reference or link to that reporting within the essay whenever possible. Many essays also draw from patterns across multiple outlets, public records, and historical sources rather than a single article.
My goal is not to replicate reporting done by journalists, but to synthesize information across credible sources and examine what those patterns reveal.
No single source has the whole picture. Understanding the world requires curiosity, humility, and a willingness to keep learning.
This list reflects many of the places I turn to while trying to understand the moment we are living through. It will continue to grow and evolve — just like this space.