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I'm Sarah
Computational Investigative Fellow at the Tow Center for Digital Journalism
Below you'll find stories I have written as a fellow at the Tow Center and as a student at Columbia Journalism School
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The goal of Courier Newsroom is to flood the information ecosystem with progressive news, or what McGowan calls “good information.” It is a strategy some critics depict as fighting fire with fire.
Women artists have for centuries been underrepresented in the world of art. The crypto space was predicted to change that, providing a fresh start for women and minority artists entering the digital art world. But in reality, the gender gap has only grown larger.
After a two-year delay under the Trump administration, New York City has finally kick-started the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s congestion pricing plan that will impose tolls on all bridges to the city’s Central Business Distric south of 60th Street.
New research from the Tow Center for Digital Journalism into the habits of journalists on Twitter during and after Elon Musk’s takeover of the platform reveal that despite a perceived Twitter exodus only a small handful have deactivated their accounts and the number of daily tweets has decreased just 3 percent overall.
The Covid-19 pandemic proved a disaster in many ways to the human race. But for the globe, there was a silver lining - namely a decrease in carbon dioxide emission. Due to government policies, energy patterns were drastically altered around the world. This is an analysis of whether the globe saw a significant Co2 reduction.
The idea of perfect weather is highly subjective. But a lot of people like sunshine, warmth and lush greenery. Based on an analysis of U.N. climate data, here’s how Denmark and the United States differ and why Danes may want to consider a trip stateside.
The median rent in Washington Heights has increased by 40 percent in the past 10 years, with the median rent now reaching nearly $2200. The Dominican Population—that has long settled in Washington Heights—is struggling to keep up.
Air pollution is now considered to be the greatest health threat to humanity, causing over seven million deaths around the world every year. Using data from the 2021 World Air Quality Report, we can narrow down the best and worst cities to live in in regards to air quality.
The Bronx is New York City’s brand-new hub for electric scooters. In late August, the three e-scooter operators Bird, Lime and Veo scattered 3,000 e-scooters around Pelham Parkway in the East Bronx. But residents demand safer roads and protected bike lanes before incorporating the e-scooters into their daily commute.