
Mary Callahan
Staff Writer at The Press Democrat
Retired journalist. Democracy and justice fan. Dog lover. Living with Parkinson’s Disease.
Articles
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2 months ago |
thehill.com | Mary Callahan
Imagine a drone swarm spraying a chemical agent over a packed stadium. It sounds like science fiction, but the technology exists today — and the federal office best equipped to prevent such a nightmare scenario may be at risk of being shut down. As the assistant secretary for the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office from 2023-2025, I’ve seen firsthand how this small but vital team protects the homeland from catastrophic threats.
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2 months ago |
yahoo.com | Mary Callahan
Imagine a drone swarm spraying a chemical agent over a packed stadium. It sounds like science fiction, but the technology exists today — and the federal office best equipped to prevent such a nightmare scenario may be at risk of being shut down. As the assistant secretary for the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office from 2023-2025, I’ve seen firsthand how this small but vital team protects the homeland from catastrophic threats.
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Feb 18, 2025 |
backstage.com | Mary Callahan
Whether you are taking a class, attending a rehearsal, or preparing for an audition, picking up choreography quickly is a critical skill for a dancer. The faster you learn the “steps,” the more time you have to master the style, work on musicality, and practice your performance. While some people have a more natural ability to absorb choreo, others have to hone this necessary talent. Let’s break down our top 10 tips.
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Feb 13, 2025 |
pressdemocrat.com | Mary Callahan
There was emotion in the room Thursday as public officials from around the North Coast gathered in Sacramento for a ceremonial signing. They were putting their names to a historic agreement on the future of the Eel River that secures crucial water supplies for the Russian River watershed while redressing past oversights and injustices.
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Feb 12, 2025 |
petaluma360.com | Mary Callahan
Stakeholders on the Eel and Russian rivers have reached agreement on a framework for future water diversions from the Eel into the Russian River, once PG&E decommissions its Potter Valley power plant, through which flows have been directed for nearly 120 years.
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