Meet Our Authors

Emily Parker

Political & Social Affairs Writer

Emily Parker is a writer covering American politics, public policy, social issues, and the political debates shaping communities across the United States.

At New York Policy, Emily focuses on making complex political and policy developments easier to understand. Her work examines how decisions made in Washington and state capitals can affect everyday life, from government programs and economic policy to education, healthcare, and social issues.

Emily is interested in the people and ideas behind the headlines and aims to provide readers with clear, accessible reporting and context on the issues that matter most.

Areas of Coverage: U.S. Politics, Public Policy, Social Issues, Government & Society

Sarah Collins

U.S. Politics & Policy Writer

Sarah Collins writes about U.S. politics, government, elections, public policy, and the major debates influencing American political life.

Her work for New York Policy focuses on breaking down complicated political developments and explaining the broader context behind the news. Sarah covers developments in Washington, political institutions, campaigns, legislation, and the policy decisions that affect Americans.

She is committed to clear, informative journalism that gives readers the context they need to better understand an increasingly complex political landscape.

Areas of Coverage: U.S. Politics, Elections, Congress, Government, Public Policy

David Mitchell

Politics, Economy & Business Writer

David Mitchell covers the intersection of politics, economics, business, and public policy for New York Policy.

His reporting explores how government decisions, economic trends, corporate developments, and international events influence the American economy and everyday life. David aims to connect major headlines with the larger forces behind them, giving readers a clearer understanding of what is happening and why it matters.

At New York Policy, his work focuses on accessible analysis and reporting across the political and economic issues shaping the United States.

Areas of Coverage: Politics, Economy, Business, Public Policy, Global Affairs

James Bennett

U.S. Politics & Legal Affairs Writer

James Bennett covers American politics, government, legal affairs, and the major political stories shaping the United States.

His work examines the intersection of politics and the law, including federal courts, government decisions, political institutions, elections, and legal disputes with national implications.

At New York Policy, James focuses on explaining complicated political and legal developments in a straightforward way, helping readers understand both the immediate news and the broader significance behind it.

Areas of Coverage: U.S. Politics, Legal Affairs, Federal Courts, Government, Elections