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Marissa Nelson

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As seen in: The 19th News, Chicago Tonight, WTTW-TV (Chicago, IL), 14 East Magazine
Covers:  Breaking news, education, health, transportation and politics.
Event + journalism things @19thnews. Formerly: Producer @WTTW #ChicagoTonight, EIC @14EastMag, intern @ NBC + @TheView. @DePaulJOUR Alum. Tweets are my own. 🌈

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Recent graduate of DePaul University's master's in journalism program. Formerly editor-in-chief of 14 East, DePaul's online magazine. I focus primarily on community reporting (so anything local, from food/arts/culture to breaking news/education/transportation/politics), Currently producing for WTTW's Chicago Tonight and Chicago Tonight: Voices programs.

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'Chicago Tonight' in Your Neighborhood: Wheaton

'Chicago Tonight' in Your Neighborhood: Wheaton

August's derecho storm brought hurricane-force winds and tornados to the Chicago area. Some communities are s…

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Method Behind the Madness: Experts Weigh In on Political Polling Process

Method Behind the Madness: Experts Weigh In on Political Polling Process

The election is just three weeks away. As Nov. 3 draws near, Americans may be paying more attention to the la…

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Newton Minow: Trump-Biden Debate 'A Totally Disgusting Performance'

Newton Minow: Trump-Biden Debate 'A Totally Disgusting Performance'

Interruption, disruption and insults. Tuesday's presidential debate was arguably the most chaotic ever produc…

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What's It Like to Be a Black Cop in Chicago in 2020? We Ask 3 CPD Officers

What's It Like to Be a Black Cop in Chicago in 2020? We Ask 3 CPD Officers

In the aftermath of George Floyd's death and other police killings of Black Americans, calls to defund and re…

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'Chicago Tonight' in Your Neighborhood: Maywood

'Chicago Tonight' in Your Neighborhood: Maywood

The west suburban community is full of history, with monuments to WWI and WWII veterans, and home to a legend…

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Spotlight Politics: Kamala Harris Makes History as VP Pick

Spotlight Politics: Kamala Harris Makes History as VP Pick

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has named Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Harri…

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These queer families — both given and chosen — are finding joy in being together

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By Marissa Nelson 
| The 19th News
Published 2023-06-30 05:00 5:00 June 30, 2023 am This Pride Month, we’re telling the untold stories of LGBTQ+ people. Subscribe to our daily newsletter.
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U.S. ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield shares what she sees on gender equity

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By Marissa Nelson 
| The 19th News
Published 2023-03-08 12:58 12:58 March 8, 2023 pm For Women’s History Month, we’re letting women tell their stories in their own words through thoughtful conversations. Subscribe to our daily newsletter. The United States is still an example to the rest of the world, even amid increased restrictions around women’s rights, said Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
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How would you describe the future of the workforce?

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By Myrka Moreno , Marissa Nelson 
| The 19th News
Published 2022-11-18 15:24 3:24 November 18, 2022 pm This week in Austin, we brought together business and policy leaders to talk about how the pandemic has transformed our working lives and what these changes mean for the future of the workforce. At the core of any workplace, is the workforce — the people who keep our grocery shelves stocked, hospitals staffed and students educated.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Social Media Editor at 14 East magazine. Outside of school, I was an intern for NBC Network News.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! I have my grandma's old portable typewriter.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Rory Gilmore or Lois Lane.

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