Among the Ashes, a Teddy Bear: Journalism as Voyeurism and Responsibility
In the aftermath of a Russian drone strike on Vasylkiv, I encountered a poignant scene: a teddy bear, belonging a four-year-old child who’d lost his mother, lying amidst the rubble. This piece reflects on the personal and collective grief, the symbols of innocence lost, and the enduring impact of war on everyday lives.
In Donetsk, I Remembered a Woman in the West Bank
In “The Presence the Camera Missed,” I reflect on the unseen moments that elude the lens during conflict reporting. This essay delves into the profound experiences that occur beyond the frame, emphasizing the importance of presence and the human connections that often go unnoticed in war journalism.
What Reporting Doesn’t Always Show - The Shopkeeper in Kopanky
During a reporting trip to Kopanky, Ukraine—site of a key US-Ukraine minerals deal—I met a local shopkeeper named Valeriy. His off-camera presence revealed something the coverage didn’t: dignity, fatigue, and a kind of watchful hope. This essay reflects on the quiet, unrecorded moments that often hold more truth than the broadcast itself.