Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell is a West Michigan native and with a background in journalism, data analysis, cartography and design thinking. He likes to learn new things and solve old problems whenever possible, and enjoys bicycling, spending time with his daughters, and coffee.

Articles by Matthew Russell

Brown dog lying on a damaged city street at sunset with apartment buildings and debris in the background.

War Leaves Thousands of Pets Terrified and Abandoned Across Iran and Israel

Missiles, sirens and chaos are reshaping life across the region — but some of the most vulnerable victims cannot ask for help.plan

War Leaves Thousands of Pets Terrified and Abandoned Across Iran and Israel

Missiles, sirens and chaos are reshaping life across the region — but some of the most vulnerable victims cannot ask for help.plan

Veterans Watch a New Generation March Into Danger As War Escalates In Iran

Veterans Watch a New Generation March Into Danger As War Escalates In Iran

A new war in the Middle East is unfolding, but for America’s veterans the headlines feel deeply personal.

Veterans Watch a New Generation March Into Danger As War Escalates In Iran

A new war in the Middle East is unfolding, but for America’s veterans the headlines feel deeply personal.

Four U.S. Army service members posing in front of an American flag for official portraits.

American Soldiers Killed in Iran Leave Families and Nation in Mourning

Four American service members are among the first U.S. troops killed in the growing Iran conflict.

American Soldiers Killed in Iran Leave Families and Nation in Mourning

Four American service members are among the first U.S. troops killed in the growing Iran conflict.

Physician speaking with a veteran sitting on an exam table during a medical appointment.

VA Slashes Doctors And Nurses As Veterans Face Growing Care Gaps

The Department of Veterans Affairs pledged to protect frontline care. Instead, thousands of doctor and nurse positions have disappeared from the system.

VA Slashes Doctors And Nurses As Veterans Face Growing Care Gaps

The Department of Veterans Affairs pledged to protect frontline care. Instead, thousands of doctor and nurse positions have disappeared from the system.

Court Order Forces Wolves From Their Sanctuary Home After Decades

Court Order Forces Wolves From Their Sanctuary Home After Decades

For more than two decades, wolves at Seacrest Wolf Preserve called one stretch of Florida land home. Now a court order has given the sanctuary just weeks to vacate —...

Court Order Forces Wolves From Their Sanctuary Home After Decades

For more than two decades, wolves at Seacrest Wolf Preserve called one stretch of Florida land home. Now a court order has given the sanctuary just weeks to vacate —...

Split image showing two elephants walking through savanna on the left and a leopard with her cub resting in tall grass on the right.

South Africa Moves to Reopen Trophy Hunts of Rhinos Elephants and Leopards

After a four-year pause, the government of South Africa has proposed new export quotas for trophy hunting of elephants, black rhinos and leopards.

South Africa Moves to Reopen Trophy Hunts of Rhinos Elephants and Leopards

After a four-year pause, the government of South Africa has proposed new export quotas for trophy hunting of elephants, black rhinos and leopards.

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