Michael Riojas
Michael Riojas is a reporter and editorial assistant for EcoWatch with a BS in Journalism and a certificate in Environmental Studies, Sustainability & Resilience from Ohio University. He also specialized in environmental studies for his journalism degree.
He’s interested in philosophy, politics, and all things environmental. Before he was a reporter, he was an intern for Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and has since advocated for extensive environmental action.
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Must Democrats stay centrist or go progressive, plus find savvy messaging, to regain estranged...
It's time for Democrats to kick Trump while he's down—repeatedly.
Friends, patriots, countrymen, where are your ears?
See no evil, hear no evil, admit no evil—the close-minded cult of suckered MAGA monkeys.