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Mel’s most impactful work has been in the realm of written reporting, where she has worked diligently to cover key moments in grassroots movements and more recently the labor movement. Not content to parachute in and write a one-off piece, she stays with movements through subsequent stages of organizing and works on in-depth coverage that inspires and informs her audience. This list is regularly updated with new reporting.

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In LA’s darkest moment, the light of tireless Angelenos providing aid, food shines bright – CAlmatters

‘WHAT THEY’RE OFFERING IS STABILIZATION, NOT CARE’: KAISER STRANDS PATIENTS IN LIMBO AS STRIKE APPROACHES FOURTH MONTH – The real news network

OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE UNDERGRAD WORKERS JOIN THE CAMPUS LABOR MOVEMENT – The real news network

LOCAL LAWMAKERS RENEW PUSH FOR ONE FAIR WAGE IN MARYLAND – The Real News Network

SUMMER OF STRIKES, SUMMER OF SOLIDARITY: LA WORKERS LEAN ON EACH OTHER – The Real News Network

LANDMARK RENT STABILIZATION BILL SHOWS HOW COMMUNITIES CAN FIGHT THE HOUSING CRISIS – THE REAL NEWS NETWORK

The Ohio Derailment Catastrophe Is a Case Study in Disaster Capitalism – THE NATION

CASE NEW HOLLAND WORKERS’ STRIKE ENTERS FIFTH MONTH AS NEGOTIATIONS STALL – THE REAL NEWS NETWORK

Are Rail Workers on Track to Win Better Working Conditions? – THE NATION

FIRED UP RAIL WORKERS RALLY IN GALESBURG, ILLINOIS, AS POTENTIAL NATIONAL STRIKE LOOMS – THE REAL NEWS NETWORK

CORPORATE BILLIONAIRES ARE WRECKING THE SUPPLY CHAIN. JUST LOOK AT THE RAILROADS. – THE REAL NEWS NETWORK

‘IT’S EVERYBODY ON CAMPUS VERSUS THE ADMINISTRATION’: INDIANA GRADUATE WORKERS STRIKE FOR UNION RECOGNITION – THE REAL NEWS NETWORK

A CONTENTIOUS UNION DRIVE AT PRIVATE EQUITY-OWNED SABRE INDUSTRIES IN SIOUX CITY – the real news network

KELLOGG’S STRIKERS HOLD THE LINE AND PREPARE FOR WINTER – The Real News Network

KELLOGG’S STRIKE: CEREAL PLANT WORKERS FIGHT TO RAISE THE FLOOR FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AS SALES SOAR – The Real News Network

Coalition of Activists Band Together Opposing Omaha’s 2022 Budget, Continuing Their Focus on Community Organizing – Noise Omaha

As the Juvenile Justice Center Construction Continues, Local Group Continues to Fight – Noise Omaha

At least 6 arrests after confrontation outside police union hall in West Omaha – Noise Omaha

City Council Approves Mayor’s Anti-Hate Resolution – Noise Omaha

Omaha Protestors Standing in Solidarity with Palestine – Noise Omaha

A Look at Who’s Running for City Council – Noise Omaha

Bowing to public pressure, Omaha Police Department releases footage of Kenneth Jones killing – Noise Omaha

Kenneth Jones case, 14 others to be reviewed by single grand jury – Noise Omaha

After Days of Demonstrations, the Majority of Protestors’ Demands Remain Unmet – Noise Omaha

In the Wake of the Police Killing of Kenneth Jones, Demonstrators Demand Transparency – Noise Omaha