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Rachel Fobar

Washington, D.C., United States

Wildlife Crime Investigative Reporter at National Geographic

Investigative reporter. Formerly covering wildlife crime @NatGeo. Medill Justice, @MedillSchool alum. Dessert connoisseur.

Articles

  • Nov 3, 2024 | fullerproject.org | Jodi Enda |Rachel Fobar

    Here is a partial list of the things Kamala Harris has had to overcome as she runs for president:She’s not likable enough. She’s not strong enough. She’s not qualified. She’s not trustworthy. She wouldn’t be respected by male leaders of foreign countries. She’s too emotional. She’s too hormonal (yes, even at 60). She’s not smart enough. She laughs too much, too loudly. She dances in public. She wouldn’t represent everyone. She doesn’t have (biological) children. She’s a diversity candidate.

  • Nov 3, 2024 | fullerproject.org | Jodi Enda |Rachel Fobar |Louise Donovan

    The pleasant woman sitting on her porch one recent afternoon seemed intrigued by what Kristin Fulwylie had to say about a state Senate candidate and other Democrats on her North Carolina ballot. She graciously accepted a leaflet touting the party’s slate, from Vice President Kamala Harris on down. Fulwylie then strolled down the street to continue knocking on doors in Cabarrus County, outside of Charlotte.

  • Nov 1, 2024 | fullerproject.org | Rachel Fobar |Louise Donovan

    Less than two weeks before his 2020 election defeat, then-President Donald Trump’s administration rolled out a document that purported to promote women’s health and rights while declaring that there was “no international right to abortion.” “It’s the first time that a multilateral coalition has been built around the issue of defending life,” then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said at a signing ceremony, conducted virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Sep 23, 2024 | thrillist.com | Rachel Fobar

    Famous for its crisp mountain air and hiking trails, North Georgia is home to a number of rustic mountain destinations that serve as refuges from the hubbub of Atlanta—namely, Blue Ridge, Helen, and Clayton. But there’s also a lesser-known hidden gem near the base of the Appalachian Trail that shouldn’t be slept on either: Dahlonega. Dahlonega’s claim to fame is that it was the site of the country’s first major gold rush.

  • Aug 11, 2024 | fullerproject.org | Allan Olingo |Louise Donovan |Rachel Fobar

    Under a Kamala Harris candidacy, Democrats are going on the offensive on abortion. Democrats are increasingly supportive of abortion rights and motivated by the issue, according to a recent report by the nonprofit Public Religion Research Institute. And a new wave of philanthropists are making abortion rights their top priority.

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4 Nov 24

RT @CBP: CBP personnel are now detaining frankincense and frankincense-based products sourced from Somalia by Asli Maydi. These products a…

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10 Oct 24

RT @andreeball: Reporters, a bit of advice on something I learned the hard way: Don’t let anyone tell you something isn’t a story when you…

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8 Oct 24

RT @newlinesmag: NEW: Diamonds made Botswana an overnight success story, but its female workers are paying a heavy price, reports @louisedo…