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
Adorable and Adoptable (Metro Silicon Valley) Has the California system for fast tracking adoptions gone too far, too fast?

Environment: Protecting the environment is a high priority,and seriously addressing cliate change is one of the most relevant issues of our times. While much news is depressing, I have tried to focus on positive solutions for without them, many of us wouldn't want to get out of bed in the morning.

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
Gasping for Air (Metro Silicon Valley) Local groups demand the EPA does its job

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 taboos, cultural mores and 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
Dating Dutch Style (XM Magazine) Expats living in Holland confess what it’s really like going Dutch.
Gay with God (Alternet.org) Gay men are seeking spiritual guidance outside the church

Fluff: Often referred to as tongue-in-cheek or “Pink flamingo journalism," fluff is light on substance, playful, fun, 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
15 minutes of frame (Amsterdam Weekly) Participating in Spencer Tunick’s “fleshitecture”
Hung Hollywood (Details Magazine) Male actors at this casting agency do the full frontal

 Simply Dutch: Live in Holland, and you’re going to write about the Dutch. Live in Amsterdam, and you’re going to do your best to breeze past stereotypes like weed and the Red Light District to write about this forward—and forward-thinking—culture.

Liquid Gold (Xpatriate Magazine)  The world loves chocolate, especially the Dutch. A look at the city’s historical ties to cacao.
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

Biking Appeal (Xpatriate Magazine) Saucing up Dutch cycling abroad

ONLINE: Web copy demands brevity, precision and solidity. The ability to translate concepts succinctly requires grasping an organization’s mission, then tailoring the text to fit. Online content must be clear and clever—because users bet everything on a first impression.
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