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David Obelcz

Bellevue, Seattle, Washington
As seen in: Malcontent News
Covers:  My focus is on social justice and equality for the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. This includes topics that disproportionately impact these groups such as COVID, criminal justice, and the economy.
Doesn't Cover: I do not cover celebrities, gossip, business news, religion, science, or technology.
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David Obelcz’s Biography

David Obelcz has been a journalist for over 20 years, in a number of positions. Obelcz started as a travel writer for Outdoor Places, a digital magazine founded in 1999. During his five year tenure, he advanced to the role of partner and EIC. At its peak, Outdoor Places was the number two digital magazine for outdoor travel in North America, and Obelcz was syndicated, appearing on the pages of more than 20 websites and magazines.

After Outdoor Places, he shifted gears and moved to corporate America working in product management and marketing, continuing to polish his skills as a writer and storyteller. During his time away from journalism he provided weather analysis for KOMO, an ABC affiliate in Seattle.

In 2016 he founded Malcontentment Tango, which was rebranded to Malcontent News in 2020. Today he serves as the Chief Content Officer for the digital publication. He still spends significant time in the field, reporting on issues in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community.