Kassie Bracken

Aug 20, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kassie Bracken |Mark A. Boyer |Ben Laffin

new video loaded: Democrats Share Their Wish List for HarrisDemocrats Share Their Wish List for HarrisWe posed a question to Democratic National Convention attendees in Chicago: If Kamala Harris wins, what is the first thing you want her to do as president? On the first day in office. First day of office. Her first day of office. On her first day in office, I want President Harris to protect the right to safe and legal abortion. Guaranteeing a woman's right to choose. So we have body autonomy.

Jul 18, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kassie Bracken |Alexandra Eaton |Noah Throop |Meg Felling

I think my generation and also Gen Z is very emotionally conscious, very emotionally aware. And, unfortunately, a lot of the Republican language has been very divisive and angry. I think that oftentimes the left capitalizes on fear, and they're selling them a false purpose in life. I think media is the biggest thing that skews that information. Democrat Party tends to sell dreams and fantasies: "Cancel student debt.

Apr 29, 2024 | nytimes.com | Alexandra Eaton |Neil Collier |Chevaz Clarke-Williams |Kassie Bracken

Columbia Faculty Block Encampments, Protecting Student ProtestersOn Monday, Columbia administrators issued an ultimatum to student protestors: leave their encampments or face suspension. In response, several faculty members created a human barrier. Disclose. Divest. We will not stop. We will not rest. Disclose. Divest.

Nov 16, 2023 | nyti.ms | Kassie Bracken |John Branch |Ben Laffin |Rebecca Lieberman

“This is all memorabilia that we've saved. Hunter’s first football. And then, of course, his little play Denver Broncos helmet.” “What is it, Hunter?” “Oh!” “You know what to do with that? Put it on your head.” “Yay! Football!” “The dog, Hunter! Dad.” “I remember Wyatt even from 5, 6 years old, definitely about 7 and 8, he was taking on that junior man of the house thing.” “He made his bed in the mornings. He did his breakfast dishes before he’d go to school.

Nov 16, 2023 | nytimes.com | Kassie Bracken |John Branch |Ben Laffin |Rebecca Lieberman |Joe Ward

Wyatt Bramwell began playing tackle football in third grade and became a star on his high school team. But he had a secret. Weeks before he was supposed to start college to study engineering, he recorded a message for his family and friends. His parents shared it with The New York Times. Warning: Videos throughout the article contain mentions of suicide. Moments after making his recording, Wyatt stepped from the car and shot himself in the chest. He had left a final request for his father.