Politics Journo Requests

Arkansas Probation & Parole Clients - ALPR Hits Causing Violations

At 12:08 this morning, I hit send on the first of four public records requests to Arkansas law enforcement agencies. Here's why I couldn't wait until after the holiday. Tomorrow, America celebrates freedom. An estimated 3.7 million Americans — people on probation and parole — will celebrate it under conditions. That's more people than we hold in every prison and jail in the country. The courts looked at each of them and said: you can live in the community. Work. Drive. Rebuild. I was one of them. Here's what almost nobody knows: Over the past few years, license plate reader cameras have gone up over American roads by the tens of thousands. They photograph every car that passes. They network across agencies. They remember. For most drivers, that's an abstract privacy debate. For someone on supervision, it's not abstract at all. A plate hit near the wrong block can become a violation report. A violation report can become a hold. A hold can become a cell — often decided on a "more likely than not" standard, often before you ever see a lawyer. And here's the part that should bother everyone, regardless of politics: I can't find a single rule governing it. Arkansas's new ALPR law regulates how long footage is kept. It says nothing about whether a supervision officer can run a client's plate through the network. No warrant standard. No logging requirement. No limit. No appeal. Not "weak rules." No rules. So I asked — formally, under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Four agencies. Each request includes one question nobody has put to them before: show me your policies for using plate readers on people under community supervision. By law, they have three business days to respond. Whatever comes back is an answer. A policy is an answer. "No responsive records" is a louder one. I'll publish what I find either way. If you're a defense attorney, a probation officer, or you work in reentry: have you ever seen a plate-reader hit surface in a violation or revocation case? I genuinely want to hear about it — comments or DM. Follow along. The clock is running. — Disclosure: I founded On Paper, a compliance app for people on supervision. This research and that product share a mission and a commercial interest. The records will speak for themselves.

Lake Lure Residents 1990s - Eternal Values Cult Experiences

Did you live in Lake Lure in the '90s and want to talk about Eternal Values? Hi WNC, I'm Jessica Wakeman, a contributing writer for The Assembly, an online magazine about NC politics and culture. I'm reporting on the town of Lake Lure, which appears frequently in two episodes of the new HBO docu-series "Bring Me the Beauties." To distill a cVERY omplicated story into a paragraph, basically there was a cult called Eternal Values that lived in Lake Lure. (They were in a house on the lake, but the house has since burned down. There's a new house in its place.) The leader thought he was an alien living inside a human's body. They moved to Lake Lure because the leader thought the Blue Ridge Mountains would be a safe place to ride out the apocalypse. They ran a construction company called The Lotus Group and also started a company, Lake Lure Tours. They also sold gemstones, which were apparently quite worthless. I'm looking to speak with folks who lived in or visited Lake Lure at the same time Eternal Values was there. Did you know any of the cult members? Did you see them around town? Did you hire (or work for) The Lotus Group or Lake Lure Tours? Buy any gemstones? No story is too small. I can be reached over email at jessica dot wakeman at gmail dot com -- thank you!

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Indian Fertiliser Supply Chain Experts - Fertiliser Vulnerability

Every issue we bring to our readers reminds me why this is the most exciting time to be covering #Indianagriculture. The sector isn't just growing—it's getting smarter, more resilient, and more globally consequential by the season. A gas molecule, a maritime chokepoint, a fertiliser bag, a plate of food — one unbroken chain of consequence. Our #July2026 issue of AgroSpectrum India pulls hard on it. The cover — #AddressingIndia's #FertiliserVulnerability — digs into something I've watched build for years but rarely with this much urgency. When the #StraitofHormuz seized up, it wasn't a shipping story. It was a food story. Urea is natural gas in granular form. We spoke to voices across the #valuechain — Aries Agro Ltd., Crisil, FARMGATE, Arya.ag Atomgrid, and the #FAO's chief economist — to map where India is exposed and how it builds its way out. A few other things I'm proud of in this edition: #HowCRISPR Outshined GM Initiatives — India just became the first country to commercialise genome-edited rice. But the same politics that buried Bt brinjal is quietly re-forming at the next gate. A must-read for anyone in seed, policy or agri-tech. #TacklingUpstreamChallenges of Indian Fishery — a state-by-state look at where the Rs 8,000+ crore is actually going, and why climate change is already thinning the catch. Sharp conversations with Harsh Vardhan Bhagchandka (IPL Biologicals Limited) on biologicals easing the subsidy burden, Dr Meenesh Shah NCDFI & NDDB Dairy Services) on the #AssamRifles dairy model, @Sawan Kumar Sea6Energy on "combination biology," and Anand Mahurkar Findability Sciences) on why dairy plants "don't need more dashboards." HyFun Foods's Haresh Karamchandani on cold-chain and integrated sourcing — the unglamorous backbone of India's food-export ambitions. → And in the #InternationalYearofWomenFarmers, a webinar wrap that reminds us women aren't participants in food systems. They're the architects. If there's a single thread running through this issue, it's this: resilience is no longer a soft word. It's the whole strategy. Read the e-magazine → https://lnkd.in/dR-XsbjC What's your read on India's fertiliser exposure this Kharif? I'd genuinely like to hear it. Drop me a line at [email redacted] — feedback, story tips, and pushback all welcome. Ravi Boratkar Manasee Kurlekar Suchetana Choudhury Goswami Dipti Barve Narayan Kulkarni SARAddHA Mani Sakshi Kulkarni Mandar Mohan More Manbeena Chawla Ph.D. Sanjiv Das Mansi Jamsudkar Padvekar Vrushti Kothari AgroSpectrum #IndianAgriculture #FoodSecurity #FertiliserSecurity #Agribusiness #CRISPR #Fisheries #ColdChain MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications Private Limited

Europe's tech sector has long struggled with a lack of late-stage VC money. The EU's €5bn Scaleup Europe Fund was designed to help fix that problem by backing strategically important startups before they're tempted across the Atlantic. But before the fund has even made its first investment, politics is threatening to get in the way. Sifted has learned that [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/VWCYjw1wnxjhW8HJ2h_6QkG-YW861hN75QWld7N1HNy_43qgz0W95jsWP6lZ3mPW2lV4L88CMsT7W68vqj_9lYtsSW2bYDLB86TSHlW48dRg_4N3qxnW8WDmGW9lJV6xW1cGKSg5DPBCFV7qwRZ1gkbbNW4MFvP587793vW6cpXy33q5DGpN5fnWdL6gFJlN5NXr1QbLcpmW6MQPBs8WDWdkVhwLhL4SRx_2W4bD3Gq1_htf3W3C_TRk6X1QJkN40NRJtN2_yXW7zRpH519p-_bV96nfB86B-GLW3Lg1YK87MPnJW2m-5TQ2M-XhkW7ghh1c478rP3W27J8Rb2ppGJDW1zV33Q7j7rVJW8YjSMb1tk-BJVLGMDd51SmNcW1Sj4t05pC_73W4H4X_c5nJfQVW4X07zm2wWWmtVG4BTQ4QHng6N2F3PtvxGZrcf2y_-g-04]France is seeking to block the UK's participation,[/url] raising fresh questions over whether Europe's drive for tech sovereignty will be thwarted by political interests. [...] With Europe already struggling to keep its best companies from relocating to the US, the dispute highlights growing tensions between strategic autonomy and cross-border collaboration. So should the Scaleup fund invest wherever it finds Europe's strongest companies, regardless of borders? As always, [url=mailto:[email redacted]]I'm keen to hear your thoughts.[/url]

[url=https://substack.com/app-link/post]Looking for experts in journalism, political science, and oil/gas/diesel markets and dynamics for a reporting guide[/url] For SciLine, a free service from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, I’m writing a reporting guide for local reporters in advance of the midterm elections on research, evidence, and knowledge of high gas and diesel prices, which also means oil markets and the current state of geopolitics. This will include implications, potential story ideas, as well as relevant areas of scientific, economic, and social research. Some of the areas I’ll cover, although not limited to these, are how prices are coming up in politicians’ statements, trends in gas and diesel prices and their causes, projections in how prices might change near- and long-term, impacts of high gas and diesel prices on people and businesses, and research on historical effectiveness of short- and long-term policy measures to address them (whether household rebates, fuel efficiency standards, cutting local and state fuel taxes, etc.). I’ll be doing interviews, not emailed responses, but will need to see at least a few bullet points and background on the suggested source. [...] Looking for potential sources by Monday, June 29th. Interviews will start earlier.

Unnao Locals - 30-Min Documentary - Literature Fans & City Analysts

Looking for locals for a documentary on Unnao (30-min filmed conversation) — looking for analytical minds/literature lovers! ​ Hi everyone, I’m currently making a documentary about Unnao and am looking to connect with a few locals for a 30-minute filmed conversation. Specifically, I’m hoping to find someone who matches a certain intellectual wavelength—whether you are deeply into serious literature (bonus points if you have a soft spot for Dostoevsky's \Crime and Punishment\) or simply have a strong, analytical perspective on cities and society. You don't need a background in Russian literature to reach out—if you are someone who can break down local migration patterns, land politics, or economic shifts with surgical clarity, I would love to talk to you. If you’re interested or know someone who fits the bill, please drop a comment or send me a DM! Thanks! ​

CA Veterans Separated for Gender Dysphoria - Benefits Access

California journalist looking for perspectives Hi MilitaryTrans community! My name is Kate and I'm a politics reporter with the news outlet CalMatters. I'm reporting on a new bill in California called AB 1775, which aims to provide more supports for members of the military who were separated due to gender dysphoria diagnoses. I'm hoping to speak with Californians who may be struggling with employment, housing, or receiving benefits following separation, or who are worried about their future if they are involuntarily separated. I'd love to speak on the record, but am happy to speak with people off the record too to better understand their situation. Please send me a DM or reply here if you'd be open to speaking in the next few days. Thanks!

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Experts Across Fields - 7AM Conversations On Politics, Health, Finance

The last post really helped https://lnkd.in/gP-t6VMg discover some incredible experts from across mental health, law, gynecology, finance, and more 💛 As our streak of hosting conversations at 7 AM continues, we're once again looking for experts. Some topics we'd love to explore: • How does one actually get into politics? • How government budgets affect your life • Understanding property disputes in India • How wills and inheritance work • Why we procrastinate • Preventive health after 25 • How venture capital works • How to evaluate a business opportunity • Building wealth from a middle-class income • Lessons from failed startups • Understanding caste in modern India • The economics of marriage • How dating has changed in the last decade • Understanding population trends If you know someone who can lead a conversation on any of these topics - or something equally fascinating, I'd love an introduction. 💛

Architects - Silenced On City Initiatives & Politics & Philanthropy

Hi! I wanna talk to architects who have ever struggled with speaking out against a city initiative, political maneuvering, or philanthropic interests. It’s for a story—anonymity guaranteed. DM me if that’s you!

Residents in Tile Cross, Stockland Green & Glebe Farm - Council Views

The New Statesman wants to know —what's happening in Tile Cross and Stockland Green? Hi, I'm a freelance journalist working on a piece for the New Statesman. I'm interested to talk to people living in either Stockland Green or Tile Cross and Glebe Farm on the recent council election results. Both wards returned fairly unique combinations —as you can see from the above maps. I'm interested in talking to community activists, residents, etc who can speak to what politics look like on the ground in these wards. You can contact me at [email redacted]

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Offshore Wind Experts - Securing Future & Floating Foundations

I'll be heading to Manchester next week for RenewableUK's Global Offshore Wind 2026 conference to report from the floor for Energy Voice. The theme this year is "securing the future", with keynote speakers diving into how the unfolding energy crisis has reshaped the political and public narrative around offshore wind, and whether the industry can keep proving it's the most secure and cost-competitive option on the table. Beyond the geopolitics, I'll be tracking innovations across the supply chain around deepwater offshore wind and the next generation of floating foundations, as well as looking ahead to the UK's AR8 and AR9 CfD auction rounds. Is there something you want me to dig into in Manchester? Drop me a line, point me towards a session, or flag a story you think isn't getting enough attention. #RWUKGOW26

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Asheville Residents Who Missed Public Comment - Public Comment Rules

REPORTER REQUEST: Looking to speak with someone who was not able to give public comment on RTIC REPORTER REQUEST: Looking to speak with someone who was not able to give public comment on RTIC Hi, Asheville Politics. I'm a freelance reporter with Mountain Xpress and I covered the May 13 meeting when Asheville City Council accepted a grant to fund a real time intelligence center (RTIC) for APD, extend a contract with Axon and start a contract with Fusus. As many of you have no doubt heard, there was a long list of people who who signed up for public comment on the issue. Mayor Manheimer announced at the beginning of the meeting that public comment would be cut off after one hour. However, by the time public comment on the RTIC issue began, many people who had previously been "outside" the gallery in the hallway were now inside in the gallery, and may not have heard the mayor's remarks about the one-hour cut off. For that (and many other reasons), lots of people were extremely upset about not having a chance to speak during public comment that night. I'm looking to speak with individuals who waited until the public comment period about RTIC issues and were unable to speak after the one-hour time period was up. I'm looking to speak with you about your thoughts on public commenting rules, NOT your thoughts on the APD or the RTIC. I can be reached at jessica dot wakeman at gmail dot com. Thank you in advance.

mountainx.com

BBC article: The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here Are you personally affected by the issues raised in this story?

BBC article: The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here Are you personally affected by the issues raised in this story?

Tax Attorneys & Constitutional Lawyers - IRS Dropped Exams For Trump

The IRS agreed to permanently drop tax examinations for President Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization. Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. He was simultaneously the plaintiff and the defendant. Newly appointed IRS CEO Frank Bisignano signed the settlement. Former IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said he knows of no precedent for a deal like this. As accountants, this should bother us regardless of politics. The tax system only works if the rules apply equally. When an ordinary taxpayer faces standard examination rules, but the person controlling the agency gets a permanent pass, that's a problem. We discussed on a recent episode of The Accounting Podcast. Link in the first comment. 👇️ Does the administration have the authority to enter into a settlement like this? I'd love to hear from any tax attorneys or constitutional lawyers.

Former Longbridge Workers & Families - Memories of Rover Closure

My dad worked at Longbridge from 1963 until Rover collapsed in 2005. What are your memories of Rover? My dad started at Longbridge as a 16-year-old lad in 1963. He was from Coleshill and spent his entire working life building cars there, right through to the collapse of MG Rover in April 2005. After meeting my mum at Longbridge, he moved to Droitwich in 1987 and made the journey to and from the factory every day until the gates finally closed. Growing up in the late 80s and 90s, I never really appreciated how much Rover was woven into family life. Looking back now, I realise I was what many would call a "Rover baby". What has struck me while researching the history of Rover is that the closure wasn't just about 6,000 jobs disappearing overnight. It affected suppliers, transport firms, local shops, chip shops, pubs and countless small businesses across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Entire families and communities felt the impact. People often debate whether it was poor management, politics, unions, foreign ownership, lack of investment, bad timing, or all of the above. Whatever your view, it's hard to deny that the loss of Longbridge marked the end of something much bigger than a car factory. I'd genuinely love to hear from anyone who worked at Longbridge, had family there, worked at a dealership, supplied Rover, or simply remembers the factory being part of everyday life. What is your strongest memory of Rover or Longbridge?

Libertarians in Montana - State Politics Profile

Hey @thejakegreen I’m working on a story about Libertarians in Montana and would love to talk. If you’re not familiar with my work ask Tony and Kevin

Nonfiction Authors & Publishers - Political Podcast Panellists

Journalist with a scoop? Author or publisher with a standout new non-fiction title? I've just joined Podmasters as a political producer and I’m looking for guests and panellists for our flagship news/politics shows, including The Bunker and Oh God, What Now? Drop me a line: [email redacted]

podmasters.co.uk

Ex OTO & A∴A∴ Members Canada - High-Degree Materials & Politics

Looking to speak with ex-members of OTO / A∴A∴ for research I'm a researcher looking to speak with former members of the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO) and/or the A∴A∴ (Argenteum Astrum / Order of the Silver Star),specifically those who were involved with Canadian bodies, including Red Flame Oasis, Sphinx of the Gods Oasis (Victoria), Daughter of Sunset Lodge, Trees of Eternity Encampment, Phoenix Oasis (Montreal), or Asherah Encampment (Toronto). I'm interested in: Experiences with higher degree materials (8th/9th/10th degree) Knowledge of the far right faction / internal political struggles Any direct knowledge of whether the homunculus / Moonchild material (Liber CCCLXVII, the fetus quotes, etc.) has ever been acted upon within Canadian OTO bodies The relationship between the A∴A∴ and OTO leadership in Canada General experiences with the culture, leadership, and practices of Canadian OTO lodges I am not here to harass or dox anyone. I am gathering information for my own understanding and potentially for journalistic purposes. Confidentiality respected if requested. You can reply here or DM me.

Korean Journalists & Political Commentators - Politics & Culture

I'd love to speak to any Korean journalists, political commentators or experts on Korean culture for a Guardian story that I'm working on - any help would be massively appreciated! #journorequest

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Online Geopolitics Learners & Instructors - Course Experiences

SOURCE REQUEST: Looking to speak to people who have done/are currently doing online courses on geopolitics, preferably to gain awareness as a secondary objective. Would also love to speak to professors and instructors who offer online geopolitics courses or have done so in the past. This is for a Sunday Mumbai Mirror story. Any leads appreciated --- my messages are open :))

indiatimes.com

PNG Political Scientists & Electoral Experts - 2027 Election Analysis

Invitation for expert Commentary: PNG 2027 National General Election coverage As Papua New Guinea moves closer to the 2027 National General Election, I am seeking the guidance and expert commentary of political scientists, electoral experts, and governance specialists to contribute to a structured weekly analysis series. This initiative is part of my role in overseeing election coverage, where the focus will be on providing informed, balanced, and evidence-based reporting on the evolving political landscape of Papua New Guinea. I am particularly interested in expert insights on key areas including: What to realistically expect in the 2027 National General Election How electoral processes, systems, and reforms are likely to function on the ground The evolving role of political parties, MPs, and campaign financing The potential risks and opportunities within PNG’s democratic process How the election may unfold within the broader political and social context of the country This weekly column will run consistently leading up to the 2027 election period, aiming to provide readers with clear, factual, and professional analysis of PNG’s electoral environment. Given your expertise in Papua New Guinea politics and governance, your contribution would be highly valuable in shaping informed public understanding and strengthening election discourse. I would welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you throughout this period and would appreciate your thoughts on participating in this ongoing analysis series. Looking forward to your response.

Retired Metro & Railway Leaders - Long-Term Systems Thinking

Oru kadhai sollattuma sir… Recently, I had a long conversation with my uncle, a retired DGM from Metro/Railways. And honestly… it felt like attending a masterclass on systems, leadership, and life itself. He told me something that stayed in my mind deeply: “If you want to survive in a business for a long time, you should be able to talk, breathe, study, communicate, and implement that niche for years… only then you become at least 50% good at it.” That line hit me hard... For almost an hour, he spoke about how Railway systems work in India... Not theoretically... Not for motivation... But from 30+ years of lived experience. The struggles in the initial years… Career pressure… Family responsibilities… Office politics… Promotions… Betrayals… Parenting… Money management... Investments… Health… Retirement life… Basically, life ah oru system madhiri paathu explain pannaru... And somewhere in the middle of the conversation, I genuinely felt… “Idha podcast ah record pannirukkanum…” Because conversations like these are becoming rare... In an era where most people keep scrolling endlessly, consume content without depth, and move from one distraction to another… Sitting with someone who has spent decades building, solving, failing, learning, and evolving feels priceless... The best part? He never made me think small... That one conversation gave me so many insights about systems thinking, operational discipline, and long-term vision. More than knowledge, it reminded me about the power of non-transactional conversations. No agenda... No networking pressure... No hidden expectations... Just pure wisdom being shared... Namma life la sila conversations irukum… Adhu namma perspective ah ye maathidum... This was one of those conversations for me... And honestly… I want more of these conversations in my life. I want to hear stories from people who have built something meaningful... People who survived difficult seasons... People who learned lessons the hard way.. People who stayed in the game for years. If you are someone with a journey, a story, a scar, a lesson, or an experience worth sharing… My ears are open. DM me. Let’s talk. Maybe the greatest education we can receive is hidden inside human conversations. Konjam less ah scroll pannitu… Konjam adhigama humans oda pesalam..

Civilians, Activists & Journalists in Venezuela - Democracy & Politics

📣 I’m currently looking to interview Venezuelans for a podcast exploring democracy and the current political and social situation in #Venezuela. I’m hoping to speak with civilians, activists, politicians, journalists, and academics based in Venezuela. I speak English and French, and we can also find a way to work in Spanish. This podcast is part of my final Master’s project at the University of Portsmouth. Any shares, recommendations, or contacts would be greatly appreciated.

Maryland Voters - Mail-In Ballot Mix-Up

Are you a Maryland voter caught up in the mail-in ballot mix-up? Our politics reporter @WintrodeBrenda would like to hear from you. Comment below or email [email redacted] https://t.co/johxJGGPyS

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Adults Raised Privileged in Europe - Choosing Simpler & Authentic Life

Did anyone here grow up privileged and later feel disconnected from that world? Did anyone here grow up with money/status and later realize they actually wanted a much simpler life? I’m interested in the emotional side of this — not politics or anti-rich discourse, but the feeling that external privilege doesn’t necessarily create meaning, closeness or happiness. Things like: pressure from family expectations feeling disconnected from the world you grew up in wanting less status and more authenticity choosing simplicity over prestige Curious whether others here have experienced something similar. (As context: I’m researching themes around this topic for a documentary project in Europe.)

Balkan Space Experts - Space Sector Geopolitics

We are working on an extensive piece in the Balkan Space Sector at SpaceWatch.Global!It’s an exciting geopolitical area for emerging space activities, so we want to do it justice. We are still looking for experts from Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Romania to ask a view questions and get perspectives for our piece. Are you one of them or know one we should definitely talk to? Please comment or tag here or reach out to me or my colleague Tamara Blagojević directly. Thank you, network! #balkanspace #spacereports #iac2026 #

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Students Educators & Community Members - Political Impact On Youth

I’m excited to share that I’ve been selected for CMAC Youth Voices! Through this opportunity, I’m creating a documentary on how politics impacts everyday life, especially for young people who feel their voice doesn’t matter. As President of the Civic Education Center Youth Council, I’ve led projects focused on issues impacting my community, including a pesticide awareness initiative and mentoring students to earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement. I’m looking to interview students, educators, and community members passionate about youth voice and civic engagement. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested!

Sports Sources - Politics, Crime, Business, Society

Excited to announce I’ve joined The Age as a sports affairs reporter. If you have story ideas or news tips that fall somewhere in the fascinating intersection of sports and politics/crime/business/society - I'd love to hear from you! My new email is [email redacted]

theage.com.au

UK Student Economists - US-Iran Geopolitics & Energy Impact

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧. 🌍📈 I’m incredibly proud to announce that I have officially been appointed as the Regional Chapter Director (UK) for the International Economics Post — an international student-led platform dedicated to publishing insightful economic, financial, and geopolitical analysis from young writers across the world. This opportunity represents far more than just a title to me. It is a chance to contribute towards a growing global network of students who are genuinely passionate about economics, finance, politics, and current affairs — whilst helping amplify student voices and perspectives on some of the most significant global issues shaping our world today. Over the past few months, I have become increasingly interested in the intersection between economics, geopolitics, and financial markets, particularly how international conflict and policy decisions influence industries and global businesses. As part of this role, I will be continuing to publish analytical articles exploring these themes and encouraging more students to engage with economic journalism and discussion. One of my most recent articles focused on the firms generating billions from the ongoing US-Iran conflict, analysing how geopolitical instability and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could significantly impact global oil transportation, energy markets, and multinational corporations. Writing this piece allowed me to explore the wider economic consequences of international conflict and how businesses adapt — and profit — during periods of global uncertainty. I’m extremely excited for what is ahead in this role, particularly the opportunity to collaborate with ambitious students, expand the UK chapter, and help create a platform where young people can confidently share their ideas, research, and analysis with an international audience. If you are passionate about: • Economics 📊 • Finance 💹 • Politics 🌐 • Geopolitics 📰 • Current affairs 🧠 • Journalism ✍️ —and would be interested in publishing articles or getting involved with the International Economics Post, please feel free to reach out to me directly. I would love to connect with more students who are enthusiastic about these areas and help provide opportunities for their work to be published internationally. Excited for this next chapter. 🚀 My great appreciation goes to our president Carl Wiefel and my accomplice Siddhant Nayak and I wish the best for everyone in their future endeavours!

Historians, Researchers & Authors - British Politics Stories

I’m excited to share that I’ve launched a new YouTube channel exploring the stories, people, and turning points that have shaped British history. I’m now looking to interview historians, researchers, authors, and anyone with a deep interest in British politics topics. If you specialise in this era, or theme - or simply love bringing the past to life - I’d love to connect. If you’re open to a conversation, please drop me a message. Let’s make history accessible, engaging, and relevant for everyone. The YouTube channel is in its early days and is here to review: https://lnkd.in/eBzy8TJA

Energy Policy Experts - India Cooking Transition Amid Geopolitics

The #PNG vs #LPG debate continues to amaze me, especially at a time when electric #cooking — particularly induction — is making quiet but significant inroads into Indian #urban households. Interestingly, while the #government has been encouraging all three pathways, in times of #crisis the focus invariably shifts back to PNG expansion. The reasons are understandable. LPG supply remains vulnerable to global disruptions, especially with a large share moving through critical maritime chokepoints like the Strait of #Hormuz. But the larger reality is that both LPG and natural gas are import dependent to varying degrees. While PNG supplied through City Gas Distribution (#CGD) networks does benefit from domestic #gas allocation and relatively cheaper administered gas, nearly 50% of India’s natural gas demand is still met through imports. That said, with CGD networks expanding rapidly across the country and PNG being positioned as a cleaner and more convenient fuel, it certainly appears better placed for long-term growth. At the same time, electric cooking is steadily entering the conversation — driven by #urbanisation, #renewable energy growth, appliance affordability and energy-efficiency goals — though it still remains far less discussed in mainstream #energy debates. So where does India go from here? • LPG for accessibility and energy security? • PNG for cleaner urban energy transition? • Electric cooking for long-term decarbonisation? • Or a balanced multi-fuel pathway depending on geography and economics? For my next #feature story on “Gas Amidst Geopolitics”, I am looking for #expert comments and industry #perspectives on how you think India’s cooking energy transition would evolve amidst changing geopolitics and energy-security concerns. Pls comment on this post or DM me your inputs with your name, designation and organisation details. You can also email me at [email redacted]. #ExpertOpinion #NaturalGas #PNG #LPG #EnergyTransition #IndiaEnergy #Geopolitics #CGD #CleanEnergy #EnergySecurity #InductionCooking #CityGasDistribution #LNG #Sustainability #CookingEnergy #GasSector #India

Country Experts - Greener Relocation Conflict Remoteness Index Review

Recently, I've been getting the same question from my clients: is there a place in the world that is far away from all the geopolitics? While a few answers may seem obvious, the broader picture is not. So, I got tired of answering by intuition and decided to measure it. That's when I remembered my old obsession from the years I taught International Economics at HSE, the gravity equation of trade. In the 1960s, Jan Tinbergen discovered something bizarre: trade flows between any two countries could be predicted almost perfectly by a dead-simple formula: Export ij = GDPi × GDPj / distanceij (in km!) Very "back of the envelope" economic foundation, still this model quickly became the main workhorse of every empricial trade researcher. Yet, for decades, no one could explain *why* it worked. In the 1990s, several economists ‐ Frankel, Wei, Helliwell ‐ tried to crack the puzzle by introducing a "relative remoteness" variable: not just how far you are from your trading partner, but how far you are from *everyone else*, weighted by their economic size. Anderson & van Wincoop eventually showed why those proxies fell short – and gave the decades-long puzzle a proper theoretical foundation. However, for the problem before me, the remoteness logic seemed good enough. So I borrowed the logic and built the Greener Relocation Conflict Remoteness Index. The idea was to assess a countries' relative geopolitical risk through their relative remoteness from conflicts and threats. It's about how far you are from *all* active, and some of the most dangerous possible, conflicts weighted by their severity. As of late April 2026, there wdre 63 active conflicts recorded worldwide. We scored 254 countries, territories, and regions against all of them. The top and the bottom of the ranking are the obvious story: Pacific islands at one end, the Middle East at the other. But the most interesting part is the middle: how countries that may feel equally safe actually differ, and how regions within the same country can vary dramatically from each other. A caveat: this is v1.2. The methodology is transparent, but the results are raw – and some results may surprise you in ways that deserve scrutiny. That's exactly the point. We're planning a series of posts digging into specific findings, edge cases, and counterintuitive results – and we'd love to stress-test the model together with people who know these regions well. Subscribe, follow along, push back. Since Linkedin hates direct links, feel free to drop me a line in DMs or a comment here, and I will share our substack with you.

Sports Sources - Politics & Crime & Society Story Ideas

12-year-old me who religiously read The Age front to back (copying mum) is thrilled to announce that I’ve joined The Age newsroom as a reporter, focusing on sports affairs. If you have story ideas or news tips that fall somewhere in the fascinating intersection of sports and politics/crime/society/anything else you can think of - I'd love to hear from you! My new email is [email redacted] (My door is also always open to other important non-sports related stories - a story’s a story.) Still yet to get my proper headshot taken so here’s some flattering photos of me playing footy to prove my sports credentials.

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France-Armenia Experts - AnewZ Investigation & Election Impact

#France and @Armenian politics We are looking for a series of experts to speak about #Armenia and France (their relations together, if possible) after an exclusive AnewZ investigation and upcoming Armenian elections in early June. Please DM me. #JournoRequest pls RT

Canada AI Industry Professionals - Input on National AI Strategy

Hey LinkedIn! I'm Ben, I cover federal AI policy for CBC Politics in Ottawa. Are you part of Canada's AI industry and have burning thoughts on what you'd like to see in the federal government's forthcoming national AI strategy? If so, I'd like to hear from you as I do some research. Please feel free to comment or shoot me a direct message! Plus, if you're attending #WebSummitVancouver2026, let me know! I'll be at the event on Monday evening and Tuesday. Would love to meet with you and chat. #canpoli #cdnpoli #CanadaAI #AIPolicy #sovereignAI #artificialintelligence

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Nonprofit Executive Leaders - Governance Ethics Breakdown Stories

When nonprofit governance ethics breakdown, the outcomes resemble tragedies in slow motion. The conventions of classical tragedies are present: A conversation here. A side channel there. Unstated assumptions. Motives that feel justified in the moment. These situations rarely present as clear ethical violations while they’re happening. But over time leadership is undermined, loyalty and trust fracture, and governance reorganizes around power and internal politics instead of purpose and mission. Which is why naming governance ethics matters so much. I’ve heard from multiple executive leaders who have experienced these ordeals. Most don’t describe a single moment but rather a pattern—slow, cumulative, difficult to name. Some survived. Others did not. All spoke of the significant cost, personal and professional, of their experiences. As one said to me: “These are stories that should be told. But people are afraid to.” I wrote about this as a companion to my governance reform work. If this sounds like your story, I'd like to hear from you. Because these are stories that should be told. [link in comments]

We are reporting on Pope Leo XIV as he approaches his first anniversary as the first American pope, including his public exchanges with Donald Trump, and want firsthand views from people in the United States about his leadership and reactions to his comments on US politics. As the first American pope approaches his first anniversary in the role, we’d like to hear what people in the US make of his papacy so far – and his public exchanges with Donald Trump. How do you feel about Pope Leo’s leadership? Have your views changed over the past year? What do you make of his comments on US politics? Share your views

Cuban-Americans - Political Disagreements With Abuela

Do you disagree with your Cuban abuela about politics? We want to hear about it https://t.co/TycmA5cEID

Cuban Americans Who Disagree With Abuela - Political Family Rifts

I love this idea @syraob! But also, how much time do you have? 🤭 “Do you disagree with your Cuban abuela about politics? We want to hear about it” https://t.co/Q9V4JpsVAm https://t.co/3oLEckzNhr

Users Blocked By Ghostpolitics During PMSfest '26 - Share Your Story

Have you been blocked by Ghostpolitics during PMSfest '26? If so, we'd like to hear from you. Let us know, and let us know your story. We might just feature it on HNN.

BBC article: Chris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing What is on your mind when heading to the polls on Thursday?

BBC article: Chris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing What is on your mind when heading to the polls on Thursday?

UX Professionals Using AI Tools - AI-Assisted Design Workflows

In the May 2026 edition of the Navigating the Politics of UX newsletter, some thoughts on why Information is the basic currency of UX/Product Design. Also... For my next volume of Navigating the Politics of UX, I am researching the ways UX professionals are using AI tools to assist with their design projects. If you have recently applied AI technology in your UX practice, I would like to hear from you. DM me on LinkedIn and we'll get the conversation started. #ux #userexperience #uxdesign #uxwriting #productdesign #technicalwriting

BBC article: Why Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented modern British politics Are you personally affected by the issues raised in this story?

BBC article: Why Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented modern British politics Are you personally affected by the issues raised in this story?

U.S. Swing Voters Biden '20>Trump '24 - Personal Political Stories

ISO real live swing voters, for instance Biden ‘20>Trump ‘24. If this is you please fill out this form or send it to a family member. I’m looking for people willing to tell us about your lives and have thoughtful convos about politics. Original post

Supply Chain & Trade Experts - China+1 Impact On India

Honoured to be joining the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore as a Non-Resident Fellow. I'll continue to dig into the China+1 story, looking at how trade and manufacturing are being impacted by geopolitics, industrial policy, and supply chain diversification, and what this means for India. If you're working on these topics and questions, have data and on-the-ground experience to share, or just have a good book recommendation around these themes, I'd love to hear from you.

Husbands of Nigerian Women Given Red-Branded Underwear - Intimacy

For my next story on the intimacy of politics in the Nigerian elections, I will love to speak to the husbands of the women that the politicians gave those branded red underwears to. I’d love to learn about the sexual outcomes of political exercises. Charles (dot) [email redacted]

California Domestic Violence & Housing Providers - Funding Cuts Impact

✅ Work in the domestic violence or housing space? ✅ Provide services to survivors in California? ➡️ I want to hear from you! 🙏🏼 Please fill out our survey: https://lnkd.in/gwmkdjtn The 19th is reporting on housing challenges for domestic violence survivors in California. We know many people stay in abusive relationships due to housing insecurity, and many women become homeless due to fleeing violence. We also know critical programs are at risk of being defunded. We need your help to understand what’s at stake with federal budget cuts, funding priorities and the state budget. Who we want to hear from: Organizations that receive public funding to help people access housing – including emergency, temporary, transitional and permanent housing. If you work in domestic violence services and help survivors seek out housing, we would love to hear from you too. How we will use this information: Survey responses will serve two purposes: To inform our reporting and to produce resources to help survivors navigate housing needs. Some questions will be shared with California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, but there is an option to keep your responses private to The 19th. About us: The 19th is an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting at the intersection of gender, politics, policy and power. This project is supported by the USC Center for Health Journalism Domestic Violence Impact Reporting Fund. I am a reporter based in Los Angeles who has been covering funding challenges for domestic violence services extensively and am leading this effort. Deadline: April 28, 2026 You can always reach me over email [email redacted] or securely on Signal (username: jsmn.01) if preferred. Your privacy and security is important to us. All of the questions are optional, and are welcome to share as much or as little as you are comfortable with. We will contact you directly if we wish to use any of your information in a story. Read more about the project and how we will use this information on the survey form itself. Please share! THANK YOU! https://lnkd.in/gwmkdjtn

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