Here is a representative selection of my work—much recent, but not all— that has appeared in print or online.

News: As a journalist, I’ve always kept my eye on the little guy—where, I believe, it belongs. By focusing on the overlooked, investigative news helps give voice to dissent and democratically exposes the truth.

Transnational Institute: Activists at Work (Amsterdam Weekly) This Amsterdam-based activist organization is making the world a better place
Riding to the Rescue (Village Voice) European cycling activists campaign to free NYC cyclists
Blind Faith (SF weekly) Controversial EMDR method thrusts psychologists into warring camps
Straight with HIV (Metro Silicon Valley) A look into the life of a HIV-positive hemophiliac

Environment: Protecting the environment is a high priority and seriously addressing climate change is one of the most relevant issues of our times.

Why working less is better for the Globe (Alternet.org)  The planet is one of workaholism’s growing wounded
Our Love Affair With Our Lawns(Alternet.org) Our love affair with our lawns is hurling the U.S. toward water crisis
Carbon Offsets: Buying your way out of responsibility (Alternet.org) How carbon offsets don’t work

Culture: When talking about culture, art, politics, religion, ethnicity, universalism and multiculturalism all come into the mix. Culture is powerfully human and I am fascinated by how humans continually fashion and refashion their environment.

Why are Americans afraid of being naked? (Alternet.org) A look at American prudery from an international perspective
When we were all young (Amsterdam Weekly) A book looks back at Amsterdam’s Provo movement
Night Workers (Metro Silicon Valley) Hanging out with Silicon Valley's Night Owls
Simple Valley (Metro Silicon Valley) The Voluntary Simplicity Movement - only for the rich?

Fluff: Often referred to as tongue-in-cheek or “pink flamingo journalism,” fluff is light on substance, playful, fun (and fun to write!), and extremely readable.

Post Prozac (Amsterdam Weekly) To talk about happiness you’ve got to talk about, uh, unhappiness.
Lekker Bezig: Major B (Amsterdam Weekly) Profile on Major B, a performer who is impossible to pigeonhole
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Brighton, England (Suite101.com) Far from a typical English seaside town, Brighton is big on personality

 Simply Dutch: Live in Holland, and you’re going to write about the Dutch. Live here long enough, and you’re going to do your best to breeze past stereotypes to write about this forward—and forward-thinking—culture.

Biking Appeal (Xpatriate Magazine) Saucing up Dutch cycling abroad
Dating Dutch Style (XM Magazine) Expats living in Holland confess what it’s really like going Dutch.
Bazaar (Time Out Amsterdam) A visit to Europe’s largest covered market
Amsterdam City Guide (Breathe Magazine) Where to stay, shop and wander along the canals