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NPR editor. [email protected]

Washington, DC
Joined February 2011
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In Uvalde, the site of one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history, it feels like everybody knows the victims and the gunman. The grief here is overwhelming. npr.org/2022/05/25/110139270…
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The U.S. Surgeon General recently released its first report on quitting smoking in 30 years -- and its science-based recommendations line up with our @NPRLifeKit guide to quitting smoking. Check it our podcast here: npr.org/2020/01/13/795875750…
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Are you thinking about quitting smoking? I worked with the @NPRLifeKit podcast to make this guide, highlighting decades of research on what is most likely to improve your chances of dropping cigarettes for good. npr.org/2020/01/13/795875750…
Well, it finally happened.
Merrit Kennedy. Reporter for The Two-Way, NPR's breaking news blog. @merritk @NPR #NPRmageddon
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Earlier this month @lmigaki and I reported that public school closures are looming in Puerto Rico. Now, we know how many the government wants to shutter. The new fiscal plan says 307, about a quarter of the island's schools. npr.org/sections/ed/2018/01/…
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Hurricane Maria has pushed Puerto Rico's troubled landfill system to the brink. Nearly half the island's landfills were already under EPA orders to close. Latest with @lmigaki npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/…
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Replying to @ritabarretodire
@ritabarretodire Hi Rita! It's Merrit from NPR -- hope you are well! Would it be possible to follow me so I can message you?
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NPR union members are amid difficult negotiations for a fair contract, and we need your support. #wemakenpr wemakenpr.org/help-us
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And saluting awesome #WomenofNPR foreign correspondents who have recently joined the team @diaahadid @Rsherlock @janearraf
Saluting many #WomenofNPR who have reported from the Middle East, like @sorayanelson @LeilaFadel @kellymcevers @lourdesgnavarro #WeMakeNPR
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Proud to be a card-carrying union member @sagaftra #WeMakeNPR #ShowYourCard
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NPR is working around the clock, every single day, to keep you informed -- like this fun crew on Christmas morning #WeMakeNPR
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The Senate Intelligence Committee has released former FBI director Comey's opening statement for tomorrow's hearing: intelligence.senate.gov/site…
@leeodonnell23 Hi Lee, I'm an NPR reporter covering your front flip. Congrats! Do you have a moment today for a quick chat?
Replying to @bgedelman
@bgedelman Hi Ben -- I'm an NPR reporter and have a quick question for you. Possible to follow me for a DM? Many thanks.
Replying to @20tauri
@20tauri Hi Maia, I'm an NPR reporter covering the Women of NASA Lego set! Quick question about photo permissions -- possible to DM?
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