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Recent clips: June 19 & 20
Published workA couple of clips this week from The LA Times, WSJ, and Bloomberg:
Recent work for NYT
Published work, UncategorizedDispute Arises Over ‘No-No Boy,’ a Classic of Asian-American Literature With a Complex History
John Okada’s 1957 novel about a Japanese-American draft resister has been republished by Penguin Classics, raising questions over its ownership.
“I worked harder at getting this book published than getting my own books published,” said Shawn Wong, a University of Washington professor who helped resurrect “No-No Boy” in the 1970s.
Shawn Wong holds an original 1957 copy of “No-No Boy,” right, atop the edition that he helped republish.
Recent work for NYT: F.B.I., Pushing to Stop Domestic Terrorists, Grapples With Limits on Its Power
Published work, UncategorizedRead the full story here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/us/politics/fbi-domestic-terrorism.html
737 MAX Airplanes for Getty Images
Published work, UncategorizedBoeing Field in Seattle has a surprising amount of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes parked there while they are banned from the skies … Boeing 737 MAX airplanes have been grounded following two fatal crashes in which 346 passengers and crew were killed in October 2018 and March 2019. More images here.
Recent Work For The New York Times
My work, Nature, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photography, SustainabilityFrom a recent assignment published in today’s Business Day section of The New York Times: “Monsanto Given Legal Shield in a Chemical Safety Bill.”
What’s Killing Canada’s Pine Trees? | Recent Work for Bloomberg
My work, Nature, photojournalism, Published work, Still photography, Sustainability, TravelBelow: Selects from a photo essay shot on assignment for Bloomberg during a whirlwind trip through rural Alberta and British Columbia investigating the tiny mountain pine beetle. Its two decade spread across western Canada has hugely impacted the region’s timber industry, pushing Canadian forestry firms toward the U.S.
Women in Computer Science for The New York Times
Diversity, Education, Lighting, My work, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photographyNationally, only 14% of university computer science graduates are female. The University of Washington has raised that level to about 30% and is receiving an award sponsored by Google for their efforts. Learn more by reading the story on NYT.com.
Below: Portraits of UW graduate student Sonja Khan.
Sec of State John Kerry for Getty Images
My work, photojournalism, Published work, Still photographyU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited a Boeing 737 plant in Renton, WA to deliver a long winded policy speech in support of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, an important trade deal for the Obama Administration.
Shell oil controversy | Recent work for The New York Times
My work, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photography, SustainabilityBelow: Shirley Morrison, center, along with fellow members of the “Seattle Raging Grannies,” speaks in protest of Royal Dutch Shell during a hearing of the Port of Seattle Commission in Seattle, Washington on May 12, 2015. The hearing was held to examine the permit of Foss Maritime and its agreement with Shell, to decide the future of a Shell oil drilling rig’s potential presence in the Port of Seattle. The Port voted 3-1 to delay the mooring of the oil rig, but the rig is still expected to arrive today despite the vote.
Needle Exchange | Recent work for Reuters
My work, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photographyThis was a challenging story at times, but important. Needle exchanges are controversial, especially the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, because it now provides meth pipes. It is the nation’s largest needle exchange program, and while critics might argue that it encourages drug use, the organizers will say that the benefits outweigh any drawbacks. Read the story by Eric M. Johnson here.
A man prepares to inject himself with heroin using a needle obtained from the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle exchange program, in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
(L to R) Shilo Murphy, Misty Kohal, and Jeff Sablosky prepare to open the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle-exchange program, in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015. The People’s Harm Reduction Alliance now offers free bubble-ended pipes as part of a pioneering but illegal program launched last month in an indirect bid to curb infectious diseases. REUTERS/David Ryder
A pipe for crack cocaine use, a needle for heroin use, and a pipe for methamphetamine use are shown at the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle-exchange program, in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
A man injects himself with heroin using a needle obtained from the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle exchange program, in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
Shilo Murphy, executive director of the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle-exchange program, is pictured at the exchange’s University District location in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
Pipes for methamphetamine use are pictured at the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle-exchange program, in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
Volunteers wait for clients at the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle-exchange program, in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
Shilo Murphy, executive director of the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance, the nation’s largest needle-exchange program, wears the exchange’s logos on his shirt and jacket in Seattle, Washington April 30, 2015.
Kayaktivism for The New York Times
My work, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photography, SustainabilityRecent work for The New York Times: I recently covered the ongoing controversy in Seattle surrounding the mooring of a Royal Dutch Shell Arctic drilling rig at the Port of Seattle en route to its oil exploration in Alaska. This weekend will bring large protests both on land and on Puget Sound. The Obama Administration just approved Arctic oil exploration. Read the story here.
SEATTLE, WA – MAY 7, 2015: Elizabeth Chiaravalli (C) directs a group of activists during a “kayaktivist” training organized in advance of a floating protest of Royal Dutch Shell in Seattle, Washington on May 7, 2015. Beginning May 16, activists will hold three days of demonstrations, including a kayak flotilla on the waters of Puget Sound, to protest the presence of Shell’s Arctic drilling rigs in the Port of Seattle. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times
SEATTLE, WA – MAY 7, 2015: Activists Rachell Turner (L) and Jordan Van Voast (C) prepare for a “kayaktivist” training. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times
SEATTLE, WA – MAY 7, 2015: Activists, including Elizabeth Chiaravalli (C), cheer together during a “kayaktivist” training. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times
SEATTLE, WA – MAY 7, 2015: Activists huddle together at the beginning of a “kayaktivist” training. CREDIT: David Ryder for The New York Times