Profiles

Born and bred in Western North Carolina, Brook Bolen is based in Asheville, NC and has written for publications including Thrillist, Vice, the Guardian, and Salon.

Dylan Rhoney is an App State grad from Morganton who is passionate about travel, politics, history, and all things North Carolina. He lives in Raleigh.

Stephen Wooden (Grand Rapids) is a husband, father, current Kent County Commissioner and Democrat running for the Michigan House of Representatives in the 81st District. He lives in the Creston Neighborhood with his wife and their three-year old son. Visit StephenWooden.com to find out more.

Rep. Mai Xiong represents Michigan’s 13th House District, serving communities in Macomb County. Born in a refugee camp in Thailand after her family fled genocide, Mai came to the United States as a child and grew up in Michigan. Her journey has shaped her commitment to building a Michigan where everyone has the opportunity to…

Zach is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves. He is a Michigan Native who proudly calls the Detroit area home and serves as an executive for a local nonprofit supporting underserved youth.

First elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2022, John is a tireless advocate for the rights and welfare of hardworking Michiganders. From championing bargaining rights, to improving schools, enhancing healthcare accessibility, and driving economic opportunity, John remains unwavering in his commitment to bettering the lives of Michigan residents. A native Michigander himself, John…

Camaron is the Founding Editor and Chief Political Correspondent for The Copper Courier, and has worked as a journalist in Phoenix for over a decade. He also teaches multimedia journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.

Sean Kitchen is the Keystone’s political correspondent, based in Harrisburg. Sean is originally from Philadelphia and spent five years working as a writer and researcher for Pennsylvania Spotlight.

Michael McElroy is Cardinal & Pine’s political correspondent. He is an adjunct instructor at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media, and a former editor at The New York Times.