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The Confederate Governor Who Loved Jews: A Monument To Zebulon Vance Is Coming Down

Why some activists say Zebulon Vance is long overdue for a reckoning in the Jewish community.
Jewish Telegraphic Agency, March 2021.
First Place, Simon Rockower Award from the American Jewish Press Association for coverage of North American Jewish history.
Story republished in The Jerusalem Post, The Forward, and others.

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Black Gold, From Tank to Table

A farm in North Carolina is conducting an ambitious experiment in farming sustainable caviar. But will Americans bite?
Roads & Kingdoms / The Guardian, April 2018
Honorable Mention, Outstanding Article/Food & Drink, American Society of Journalists and Authors

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Embracing Archaeology

American Archaeology
The Eastern Band of the Cherokee was once suspicious of archaeology. Now they're using it to learn about their history.
Winner of the Gene Stuart Award from the Society for American Archaeology for the best story on archaeology that year.

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Your (Very Personal) Health at 20, 30, 40, 50

Redbook
We asked top pelvic-health experts to tell us everything there is to know about what can go wrong down there at every age - and how to make it right.
Winner of The Maggie Award from Planned Parenthood for Exceptional Contributions to Women's Health Reporting

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Am I Nothing But What I Remember?

Neurology Now
If you've ever wondered what it's like to rebuild your life from scratch, ask Denise Reagor, who suffered an extreme case of amnesia at 21.

Winner, Profile Category, National Federation of Press Women Competition
Honorable Mention, Outstanding Article Award/Profile Category, American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)

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Doing the Frango

Salon.com
Gramma had great taste — in hot pants and chocolate mints.
Winner, Outstanding Article Award/Personal Essay, ASJA

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Imaginary Friend

Salon.com
When your mother and your daughter both have make-believe companions.
Winner, Outstanding Article Award/Personal Essay, ASJA

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School Diversity: How Far Have We Come?

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The state of school desegregation, 50 years after the Brown v. Board of Education decision.
Finalist, Association of Educational Publishers Award

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