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Will Fritz

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Will Fritz is a journalist based in New York City. He previously covered politics and government, crime and courts, education, cannabis and a lot more for publications in Southern California and New York.

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Susan Collins failed to report up to $395,000 in stock trades

Susan Collins failed to report up to $395,000 in stock trades

By Jesse Valentine - June 05, 2026
Barrett sells Haiti-made t-shirts despite ‘Made in USA’ claim

Barrett sells Haiti-made t-shirts despite ‘Made in USA’ claim

By Jesse Valentine - June 04, 2026
Ashley Hinson launches false attack ad minutes after Turek’s primary win

Ashley Hinson launches false attack ad minutes after Turek’s primary win

By Jesse Valentine - June 04, 2026
‘Nope, you’re fine’: This Black doctor nearly died after giving birth in Reno

‘Nope, you’re fine’: This Black doctor nearly died after giving birth in Reno

By Bonnie Fuller - June 03, 2026
De La Cruz accepted cash from agent accused of stealing public funds

De La Cruz accepted cash from agent accused of stealing public funds

By Jesse Valentine - June 03, 2026
Trump economy squeezes gig workers, new report says

Trump economy squeezes gig workers, new report says

By Jesse Valentine - June 02, 2026
Hinson promised more town halls, she hasn’t held one all year

Hinson promised more town halls, she hasn’t held one all year

By Jesse Valentine - June 02, 2026
Whatley spent two decades cashing in as a corporate lobbyist

Whatley spent two decades cashing in as a corporate lobbyist

By Jesse Valentine - May 27, 2026
New memo accuses GOP Senate hopefuls of self-enrichment

New memo accuses GOP Senate hopefuls of self-enrichment

By Jesse Valentine - May 27, 2026
John James PAC hired consultants tied to alleged campaign finance scheme

John James PAC hired consultants tied to alleged campaign finance scheme

By Jesse Valentine - May 22, 2026
Marty O’Donnell downplays jobs crisis facing young people

Marty O’Donnell downplays jobs crisis facing young people

By Jesse Valentine - May 21, 2026
Mike Lawler used taxpayer funds to promote GOP tax law

Mike Lawler used taxpayer funds to promote GOP tax law

By Jesse Valentine - May 21, 2026
Gabe Evans stayed silent as Colorado meatpacking workers went on strike

Gabe Evans stayed silent as Colorado meatpacking workers went on strike

By Jesse Valentine - May 18, 2026
David Schweikert wants Arizona’s public lands in private hands

David Schweikert wants Arizona’s public lands in private hands

By Jesse Valentine - May 14, 2026
Nunn talks tough on banks after taking $260K from credit card industry

Nunn talks tough on banks after taking $260K from credit card industry

By Jesse Valentine - May 13, 2026
Hyde-Smith took fertilizer money as farmers struggled with soaring costs

Hyde-Smith took fertilizer money as farmers struggled with soaring costs

By Jesse Valentine - May 13, 2026
Adam Steen touts Iowa manufacturing despite outsourcing to China

Adam Steen touts Iowa manufacturing despite outsourcing to China

By Jesse Valentine - May 12, 2026
Republican Patti Adair endorsed cutting Medicaid, repealing Obamacare

Republican Patti Adair endorsed cutting Medicaid, repealing Obamacare

By Jesse Valentine - May 12, 2026
Chuck Edwards took $50k from utility executive as rates rose across North Carolina

Chuck Edwards took $50k from utility executive as rates rose across North Carolina

By Jesse Valentine - May 08, 2026
Mike Lawler is still spending campaign cash on limousines

Mike Lawler is still spending campaign cash on limousines

By Jesse Valentine - May 06, 2026
Lombardo under fire as donor cash follows controversial actions

Lombardo under fire as donor cash follows controversial actions

By Jesse Valentine - May 05, 2026
Ashley Hinson backed rollbacks as PFAS contamination spread

Ashley Hinson backed rollbacks as PFAS contamination spread

By Jesse Valentine - May 04, 2026
Fitzpatrick pushes false FBI claim against Democratic opponent

Fitzpatrick pushes false FBI claim against Democratic opponent

By Jesse Valentine - May 04, 2026
Ogles campaign paid consultant who tracked rallygoers’ phones

Ogles campaign paid consultant who tracked rallygoers’ phones

By Jesse Valentine - May 01, 2026
Jonathan Bush likens MaineCare expansion to Putin bombing schools

Jonathan Bush likens MaineCare expansion to Putin bombing schools

By Jesse Valentine - May 01, 2026
Tennessee desperately tries to silence women nearly killed by its abortion ban

Tennessee desperately tries to silence women nearly killed by its abortion ban

By Bonnie Fuller - April 29, 2026
Susan Collins declines to investigate White House funding and war actions

Susan Collins declines to investigate White House funding and war actions

By Jesse Valentine - April 29, 2026
Garrity praised rioters, questioned 2020 election in unearthed posts

Garrity praised rioters, questioned 2020 election in unearthed posts

By Jesse Valentine - April 22, 2026
JoAnna Mendoza, AZ Marine vet and mom, says she’ll represent her neighbors in Congress

JoAnna Mendoza, AZ Marine vet and mom, says she’ll represent her neighbors in Congress

By Bonnie Fuller - April 21, 2026
GOP Michigan candidates still claim Trump won 2020 election

GOP Michigan candidates still claim Trump won 2020 election

By Jesse Valentine - April 21, 2026
Janelle Stelson says it’s time to make Pennsylvania affordable again

Janelle Stelson says it’s time to make Pennsylvania affordable again

By Bonnie Fuller - April 17, 2026
Jackson takes credit for Georgia abortion ban, backs even stricter limits

Jackson takes credit for Georgia abortion ban, backs even stricter limits

By Jesse Valentine - April 15, 2026
Carrie Buck opposed effort to lower prescription drug prices in Nevada

Carrie Buck opposed effort to lower prescription drug prices in Nevada

By Jesse Valentine - April 15, 2026
Husted’s budget plan would force deep cuts to Social Security and Medicare

Husted’s budget plan would force deep cuts to Social Security and Medicare

By Jesse Valentine - April 14, 2026
Barrett took big money from donors who profited from GOP tax law

Barrett took big money from donors who profited from GOP tax law

By Jesse Valentine - April 14, 2026
Dan Sullivan made up to $2 million in stock trades while serving in Senate

Dan Sullivan made up to $2 million in stock trades while serving in Senate

By Jesse Valentine - April 14, 2026
Republicans continue their unpopular attempts to abolish the Department of Education

Republicans continue their unpopular attempts to abolish the Department of Education

By Will Fritz - October 20, 2023
Philadelphia mayor signs executive order protecting access to gender-affirming care

Philadelphia mayor signs executive order protecting access to gender-affirming care

By Will Fritz - October 19, 2023
FBI data shows an uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2022

FBI data shows an uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2022

By Will Fritz - October 19, 2023
Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Federal court upholds injunction against Florida drag ban

Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Federal court upholds injunction against Florida drag ban

By Will Fritz - October 17, 2023
American Federation of Teachers pushes back on GOP narrative about pandemic school closures

American Federation of Teachers pushes back on GOP narrative about pandemic school closures

By Will Fritz - October 16, 2023
Virginia Democrats push back against book bans as Republicans duck blame

Virginia Democrats push back against book bans as Republicans duck blame

By Will Fritz - October 16, 2023
Wisconsin State Assembly passes anti-trans bills

Wisconsin State Assembly passes anti-trans bills

By Will Fritz - October 16, 2023
‘Rainbowland’ teacher firing is another example of extremism on Wisconsin school boards

‘Rainbowland’ teacher firing is another example of extremism on Wisconsin school boards

By Will Fritz - October 12, 2023
Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Nebraska restricts gender-affirming care

Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Nebraska restricts gender-affirming care

By Will Fritz - October 10, 2023
Republican-dominated Wisconsin State Assembly takes aims at transgender youth

Republican-dominated Wisconsin State Assembly takes aims at transgender youth

By Will Fritz and Rebekah Sager - October 06, 2023
Biden’s SAVE plan will help student loan borrowers nationwide

Biden’s SAVE plan will help student loan borrowers nationwide

By Will Fritz - October 04, 2023
Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Florida’s restroom law faces legal challenge

Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Florida’s restroom law faces legal challenge

By Will Fritz - October 03, 2023
Illinois elementary school faces bomb threats after far-right social media attention

Illinois elementary school faces bomb threats after far-right social media attention

By Will Fritz - September 29, 2023
Shapiro budget provides all Pennsylvania public school students with free breakfast

Shapiro budget provides all Pennsylvania public school students with free breakfast

By Will Fritz - September 26, 2023
Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: House Democrats push back against anti-LGBTQ+ measures

Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: House Democrats push back against anti-LGBTQ+ measures

By Will Fritz - September 25, 2023
Michigan school board orders LGBTQ-inclusive student mural painted over

Michigan school board orders LGBTQ-inclusive student mural painted over

By Will Fritz - September 22, 2023
Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Judge lets Florida enforce gender-affirming care restrictions

Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Judge lets Florida enforce gender-affirming care restrictions

By Will Fritz - September 18, 2023
What Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s Department of Education is doing to help teachers

What Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s Department of Education is doing to help teachers

By Will Fritz - September 15, 2023
Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: ‘Rainbowland’ teacher sues, forced outing policy blocked

Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: ‘Rainbowland’ teacher sues, forced outing policy blocked

By Will Fritz - September 11, 2023
Oklahoma’s Education Department partners with group known for spreading disinformation

Oklahoma’s Education Department partners with group known for spreading disinformation

By Will Fritz - September 07, 2023
Most Americans support teachers’ unions despite attacks from Republicans

Most Americans support teachers’ unions despite attacks from Republicans

By Will Fritz - September 05, 2023
Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers block implementation of new funding for public schools

Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers block implementation of new funding for public schools

By Will Fritz - September 01, 2023
A third of new Wisconsin teachers quit within 5 years. What can be done?

A third of new Wisconsin teachers quit within 5 years. What can be done?

By Will Fritz - September 01, 2023
Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Court decisions and a GOP presidential debate

Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Court decisions and a GOP presidential debate

By Will Fritz - August 28, 2023
How one school district in Southern California became an epicenter of anti-trans attacks

How one school district in Southern California became an epicenter of anti-trans attacks

By Will Fritz - August 24, 2023
US voters aren’t buying Republicans’ attacks on public education, NEA poll finds

US voters aren’t buying Republicans’ attacks on public education, NEA poll finds

By Will Fritz - August 23, 2023
Alabama can enforce law banning gender-affirming care, appeals court panel rules

Alabama can enforce law banning gender-affirming care, appeals court panel rules

By Will Fritz - August 22, 2023
Last week in LGBTQ+ news: Most LGBTQ+ adults feel threatened by gender-affirming care bans

Last week in LGBTQ+ news: Most LGBTQ+ adults feel threatened by gender-affirming care bans

By Will Fritz - August 21, 2023
Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover made the platform an even more noxious misinformation machine

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover made the platform an even more noxious misinformation machine

By Nick Vachon and Will Fritz - August 15, 2023
Last two weeks in LGBTQ+ news: California attorney general investigating anti-trans policy

Last two weeks in LGBTQ+ news: California attorney general investigating anti-trans policy

By Will Fritz - August 14, 2023
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