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

Thousands of VA Healthcare Positions on the Chopping Block as Veterans Brace for Impact

Thousands of VA Healthcare Positions on the Cho...

As the VA faces monumental budget shifts and increased demands from veterans, questions arise about the future of veteran care.

Thousands of VA Healthcare Positions on the Cho...

As the VA faces monumental budget shifts and increased demands from veterans, questions arise about the future of veteran care.

Women Veterans Left Behind by Inadequate Mental Health Support

Women Veterans Left Behind by Inadequate Mental...

As they return to civilian life, many women veterans face a hidden struggle.

Women Veterans Left Behind by Inadequate Mental...

As they return to civilian life, many women veterans face a hidden struggle.

Veterans Fight for Right to Fertility Treatments Amidst VA Restrictions

Veterans Fight for Right to Fertility Treatment...

From financial hurdles to policy debates—why are so many veterans left to navigate this tough journey alone?

Veterans Fight for Right to Fertility Treatment...

From financial hurdles to policy debates—why are so many veterans left to navigate this tough journey alone?

Supreme Court Delivers Monumental Victory for Veterans Seeking Education Benefits

Supreme Court Delivers Monumental Victory for V...

This ruling could change lives, offering extended opportunities for education and career advancement.

Supreme Court Delivers Monumental Victory for V...

This ruling could change lives, offering extended opportunities for education and career advancement.

African Penguins Teeter on the Brink of Extinction as Conservationists Race Against Time

African Penguins Teeter on the Brink of Extinct...

Current estimates suggest fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs remain, a dramatic fall from over one million pairs in the early 1900s.

African Penguins Teeter on the Brink of Extinct...

Current estimates suggest fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs remain, a dramatic fall from over one million pairs in the early 1900s.

Sperm Whales May Be Talking Just Like Us — Discoveries Hint at Complex Underwater Language

Sperm Whales May Be Talking Just Like Us — Disc...

Recent groundbreaking research reveals these giants of the deep might be using a sophisticated 'alphabet' of clicks to communicate intricate messages.

Sperm Whales May Be Talking Just Like Us — Disc...

Recent groundbreaking research reveals these giants of the deep might be using a sophisticated 'alphabet' of clicks to communicate intricate messages.