Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell is a West Michigan native and with a background in journalism, data analysis, cartography and design thinking. He likes to learn new things and solve old problems whenever possible, and enjoys bicycling, spending time with his daughters, and coffee.

Articles by Matthew Russell

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Dubai Pet Panic Leaves Healthy Animals Facing Death

Some pet owners in Dubai are reportedly trying to leave healthy animals behind as fear spreads and exits grow harder.

Dubai Pet Panic Leaves Healthy Animals Facing Death

Some pet owners in Dubai are reportedly trying to leave healthy animals behind as fear spreads and exits grow harder.

The Return To Civilian Life Is Pushing Too Many Veterans Toward Crisis

The Return To Civilian Life Is Pushing Too Many Veterans Toward Crisis

Many Americans assume the danger ends when military service does. It does not. For too many veterans, the hardest fight begins during the return to civilian life, when isolation, stress,...

The Return To Civilian Life Is Pushing Too Many Veterans Toward Crisis

Many Americans assume the danger ends when military service does. It does not. For too many veterans, the hardest fight begins during the return to civilian life, when isolation, stress,...

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Millions Of Americans Still Drink Water Through Dangerous Lead Pipes

Millions of Americans still get water through lead pipes, and the danger does not end at the treatment plant. The threat reaches kitchens, schools, and family homes, where children can...

Millions Of Americans Still Drink Water Through Dangerous Lead Pipes

Millions of Americans still get water through lead pipes, and the danger does not end at the treatment plant. The threat reaches kitchens, schools, and family homes, where children can...

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Mining Push Puts Boundary Waters' Lakes, Forests And Wildlife At Risk

The Boundary Waters is not just a scenic destination. It is a vast living watershed now facing renewed danger after federal protections against nearby mining were stripped away.

Mining Push Puts Boundary Waters' Lakes, Forests And Wildlife At Risk

The Boundary Waters is not just a scenic destination. It is a vast living watershed now facing renewed danger after federal protections against nearby mining were stripped away.

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Helicopter Roundups Push Wild Horses To Exhaustion Across The West

Wild horses are being driven for miles by helicopters, pushed beyond their limits in government roundups. Some collapse. Others lose their families. There are safer, more humane ways to manage these...

Helicopter Roundups Push Wild Horses To Exhaustion Across The West

Wild horses are being driven for miles by helicopters, pushed beyond their limits in government roundups. Some collapse. Others lose their families. There are safer, more humane ways to manage these...

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Many Police K9 Officers Retire Into Medical Uncertainty

Police K-9s spend years helping law enforcement protect our communities, locate missing people, and enter dangerous situations alongside officers. But too many retire without guaranteed medical care or financial support.

Many Police K9 Officers Retire Into Medical Uncertainty

Police K-9s spend years helping law enforcement protect our communities, locate missing people, and enter dangerous situations alongside officers. But too many retire without guaranteed medical care or financial support.