Experiencing my first job #layoff in May was challenging, to say the least. But I've gained so much knowledge and flexibility by embracing the #freelancewriting life. The best part about it is the ability to explore new topics and master your skill in interpreting them for your audience. For example, I thought I knew what #votersuppression was all about, until I accepted an assignment from Ms. Magazine to write about the issue. Interviewing some of the leading experts in the country about tactics used to block access to voting made me realize the urgent need to stay informed and empowered. Find out what I learned about voter suppression during the time of #COVID19 in this first part of my Ms. Magazine Fall 2020 story. #politics #politicalreporting #journalism #journalists #journalismmatters #freelance #freelancewriters #reporting #writinglife #writers #voting #voters #votingrights #votingmatters #vote2020 #votereducation …see more