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Major U.S. Charity Blocks Donations to Gaza Relief Agency Amid Starvation

Major U.S. Charity Blocks Donations to Gaza Relief Agency Amid Starvation

The nation's largest grant-making organization has cut off support to UNRWA, Gaza's primary relief agency, am…

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Why more people are seeking out "ego death" via psychedelic drugs

Why more people are seeking out "ego death" via psychedelic drugs

Meet the people who are attacking their depression with psychedelics, hoping to reinvent themselves completely

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Monkeys used in N.Y.U. research linked to facility under federal investigation - The Village Sun

Monkeys used in N.Y.U. research linked to facility under federal investigation - The Village Sun

BY NATALIE JONAS | The last place one would expect to find a colony of monkeys is in the heart of the West Vi…

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What killed off billions of Alaska's snow crabs?

What killed off billions of Alaska's snow crabs?

One billion snow crabs disappeared from the Bering Sea. No one is sure why — but climate change is suspect #1

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Oil and gas lobbying reached $38 million in early 2025, yet fell short of previous highs

Oil and gas lobbying reached $38 million in early 2025, yet fell short of previous highs

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The watery frontier: As sea levels rise, floating cities may provide a haven

The watery frontier: As sea levels rise, floating cities may provide a haven

Rising sea levels have spurred investment and interest in technology that can prevent or mitigate flooding. B…

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The NFL plays politics, not just football

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Jayne Kamin-Oncea // Getty Images NFL lobbying efforts ramp up, focusing on drone laws and defibrillators By Natalie Jonas for OpenSecrets Alex Baumgart for OpenSecrets David Meyers for OpenSecrets Oct. 10 2025, Published 10:40 a.m. ET The NFL plays politics, not just football Ahead of the start of its 106th season, the National Football League saw an astonishing 710% increase in value over the past two decades, with teams worth a collective $190 billion.
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The NFL plays politics, not just football

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Ahead of the start of its 106th season, the National Football League saw an astonishing 710% increase in value over the past two decades, with teams worth a collective $190 billion. The owners, many of whom have been involved with their teams for decades, are turning to new ways to capitalize on the exponential gains seen in the league — and to look out for their own interests. The NFL generated $23 billion in revenue in 2024, nearing Commissioner Roger Goodell’s goal of $25 billion by 2027.
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The NFL plays politics, not just football

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Jayne Kamin-Oncea // Getty Images The NFL isn't just about touchdowns and trophies. Explore how the league navigates politics, power, and influence both on and off the field. By Natalie Jonas for OpenSecrets Alex Baumgart for OpenSecrets David Meyers for OpenSecrets Oct.
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How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

natalierjonas@gmail.com

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Yes, editor-in-chief!

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

The Atlantic, Mother Jones, ProPublica, Wired

Awards

Hearst Journalism Award

2023 - Feature Writing
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