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Washington, D.C.
As seen in: ABC Network, Good Morning America, Medium, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, ABC News, Aol, Bustle, Flipboard, Yahoo, Den of Geek, KABC-TV (Los Angeles, CA) and
Covers:  Politics (national, state), global health (pandemics, epidemics, pharma, vaccines, Rx, maternal and women's health), foreign conflict, disinformation and extremism, culture/ent, big tech, science news

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Melanie Schmitz’s Biography

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Digital News Editor at ABC News/Good Morning America

Previously TAI News, ThinkProgress, Bustle/BDG Media, Den of Geek, HelloGiggles, more

Melanie Schmitz’s Journalist Portfolio

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In Nicaragua, blood, rage, and the looming threat of dictatorship

In Nicaragua, blood, rage, and the looming threat of dictatorship

Byline: Melanie Schmitz, Luke Barnes (Originally posted at ThinkProgress, archived on personal portfolio.…

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The FBI is using its 'Black Identity Extremist' report to crack down on activists

The FBI is using its 'Black Identity Extremist' report to crack down on activists

Byline: Melanie Schmitz & Kay Wicker (Originally published at ThinkProgress, archived on personal portfol…

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Trump wanted to limit the Russia investigation to future meddling only

Trump wanted to limit the Russia investigation to future meddling only

(Originally published at ThinkProgress, archived on personal portfolio site) President Donald Trump tried …

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1 year later, Ebola statistics are as dizzyingly bad as everyone feared

1 year later, Ebola statistics are as dizzyingly bad as everyone feared

(Originally posted at Bustle, archived on personal portfolio site) On Saturday, May 9, Liberian officials …

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How Trump's tax cut and spending megabill would impact SNAP recipients

How Trump's tax cut and spending megabill would impact SNAP recipients

Chefs, food equality advocates and nonprofit leaders rally against Trump's megabill that would slash SNAP fun…

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Building Upward in Post-Iran-Contra Nicaragua

Building Upward in Post-Iran-Contra Nicaragua

It's November and muggy - the sort of day during which you expend so much energy trying to fan away the blank…

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Documents suggest former Prince Andrew shared sensitive info with Jeffrey Epstein Original

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By James Hill , Melanie Schmitz 
| ABC News
New docs are raising questions about Prince Andrew's ties with Jeffrey Epstein. ByAngeline Jane Bernabe, James Hill, and Melanie Schmitz February 16, 2026, 9:07 PM Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, April 20, 2025.
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Catherine O'Hara's most memorable roles, from Moira Rose on 'Schitt's Creek' to Kevin's mom in 'Home Alone' Original

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By Katie Kindelan , Melanie Schmitz 
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O'Hara was known for her fan-favorite comedic roles. ByKatie Kindelan and Melanie Schmitz January 30, 2026, 2:53 PM Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara speak onstage during the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards, January 12, 2020 in Santa Monica, Calif. Amy Sussman/Getty Images The late Catherine O'Hara became a household name for her many iconic TV and film roles over the years, earning critical and fan acclaim alike.
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Jason Kelce congratulates Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on engagement ahead of new podcast episode

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By Kelly McCarthy , Melanie Schmitz 
| WBLI-FM (West Babylon, NY)
Jason Kelce took a moment to congratulate his “younger brother and future sister-in-law,” Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, on their engagement ahead of the brothers’ latest New Heights podcast episode this week.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing editorials and daily news stories for HelloGiggles in its early, bubbly and fun days.

How is social media changing news?

It's making it worse in many ways -- tons of erroneous or biased posts -- but it's also giving people access where they didn't have it before

Who do you wish followed you?

Anyone who is looking for ethical journalism (with heart).

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