Gabrielle Wallace
Digital Reporter
About
I am a hardworking journalist and a May 2025 graduate from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. I am currently pursuing my master's degree in mass communication from the Cronkite School. I have covered politics, indigenous communities, sustainability, business, social justice and health care. I was an Indigenous communities reporter in Washington, D.C. for Cronkite News and I am currently interning at Times of San Diego.
I have developed strong skills in AP style and writing on deadline. I have strong copy editing and line editing skills. I am communicative and innovative when pitching stories. I work well independently and with others. I am proficient in ENPS and most of the Adobe Suite, such as Audition.
Does Kamala Harris’ defeat mean the US isn’t ready for a female president?
WASHINGTON – Women have led the governments of nearly a third of the countries on Earth as presidents, prime ministers and chancellors. Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat kept the 235-year-old glass ceiling in the United States unbroken.
“It absolutely will happen,” said Jean Sinzdak, associate director of the Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics.
Just not yet.
In Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in last month as the 66th president and the first woman on that list. Margaret Tha...
“It absolutely will happen,” said Jean Sinzdak, associate director of the Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics.
Just not yet.
In Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in last month as the 66th president and the first woman on that list. Margaret Tha...
Arizona oil wells leak methane, tribes and ADEQ have grants to plug them
WASHINGTON – Many oil and gas wells across Arizona with no known owners leak methane into the environment, which tribal, state and federal agencies are responsible for cleaning up.
These wells – referred to as “orphaned” – are often not properly maintained and can lead to surface and groundwater contamination causing pollution, health issues and threats to wildlife.
“For over a century, oil and gas companies have set up their drilling operations across Arizona, taken what they wanted and then...
These wells – referred to as “orphaned” – are often not properly maintained and can lead to surface and groundwater contamination causing pollution, health issues and threats to wildlife.
“For over a century, oil and gas companies have set up their drilling operations across Arizona, taken what they wanted and then...
Arizona tribes await congressional action on federal diabetes program
WASHINGTON – Federal funding expires at the end of the year for a program that has reduced diabetes among Native Americans. Congress has yet to act, leaving providers and patients worried.
Diabetes is especially prevalent among Native Americans. In Arizona, 27% of Indigenous adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, compared to 10% of the White population, according to 2021 data from the Center for the Future of Arizona.
“It would be very devastating to many tribal communities if the program w...
Diabetes is especially prevalent among Native Americans. In Arizona, 27% of Indigenous adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, compared to 10% of the White population, according to 2021 data from the Center for the Future of Arizona.
“It would be very devastating to many tribal communities if the program w...
Radiation victims call on Speaker Mike Johnson to revive RECA compensation bill
WASHINGTON – People exposed to radiation from atomic bomb tests and uranium mines rallied Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol – along with tribal leaders – to demand action on a stalled compensation program.
“They gave the ultimate sacrifice when it was needed. We should reward the people who didn’t question what needs to be done,” said Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren.
Much of the frustration was aimed at House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has not said whether or when he will put the Radiation Exposu...
“They gave the ultimate sacrifice when it was needed. We should reward the people who didn’t question what needs to be done,” said Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren.
Much of the frustration was aimed at House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has not said whether or when he will put the Radiation Exposu...