John Stanton

John Stanton is a freelance reporter based in New Orleans. He has written about politics and civil and human rights issues for 20 years.

PEAS IN A POD

Zuckerberg Profits from Rage as Much as Donald Trump Does

The Facebook boss sure talks pretty about his commitment to democracy. But he profits from Trump's lies. So maybe his real commitment is to something else.

John Stanton

MOMENT OF TRUTH

To Save the Press, Congress Must Take on the Tech Titans

Google, Facebook and Apple aren’t going to voluntarily make the changes needed to save the news industry.

Laura Bassett

LIVE TO SERVE

These Deported Vets Say Rescuing Migrants Is Their Duty

A community of deported veterans of the U.S. Armed Services south of the border have taken it upon themselves to care for undocumented migrants as they wait for asylum.

John Stanton

BRACING

Barry Now a Tropical Storm as New Orleans Braces for Floods

The storm is expected to hit the city, much of which already sits below water, within the next few hours.

Pilar Melendez

COULDN’T HURT?

Buttigieg Uses Essence Fest to Begin Rehab With Black Voters

‘I congratulate him for just having the courage to … present his white face to a black audience,’ one attendee said.

John Stanton