Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

The Write Field Program is a writing and public speaking program for minority middle school and high school girls and boys. We are recruiting for the 2025-26 school year. The Poynter Institute’s Write ...

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Update: After NPR's reporting, the Trump administration reversed its decision and confirmed that sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed.