Kara Thompson

Merrill Made 🐢 @merrillcollege | she/her | past: @NationalDefense intern | comms @MarylandGOCCP @Public_Citizen | reporter @afronews @CNSmd Annapolis

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

This article (and a few more ☺️) by me can be found in the latest July issue of @NationalDefense magazine!

They're also available (along with my web exclusives) online at https://t.co/anwqFBGbxr if you're interested in reading more of my work from this summer

[National Defense @NationalDefense]

Context Key for Medical Trauma Training, Study Finds | Story by Kara Thompson | Story by Kara Thompson | @USouthFlorida @CAMLSTAMPA @NDIAToday @iitsec @USSOCOM @USArmy @USMC @USNavy @usairforce

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

Working today from the NATO Media Center ☺️

Check out my @NationalDefense story below to learn what @SecBlinken had to say about F-16s & other air defense systems recently announced for Ukraine and the importance of alliances to prevent global conflict:
https://t.co/5pWR5YCuj1

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

Done with week 2 here at @NationalDefense ! Check out the link below to read my favorite story from this week:

[National Defense @NationalDefense]

JUST IN: U.S. ‘Pivot to Asia’ Failed to Combat Rising Chinese Power, New Book Says | Story by Kara Thompson | @CFR_org @CNASdc

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

Yesterday I finished up my first week at @NationalDefense Magazine, where I'm interning this summer! Excited to learn a lot working here for the next 8 weeks.

Check out my first (published) story below!

[National Defense @NationalDefense]

JUST IN: Nation Faces Acute Shortage of Cybersecurity Workers | Story by @KaraThompson01 | #cybersecurity #workforce

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

Thrilled to finally be able to say that I'm #merrillmade!

Thank you to @merrillcollege and @UofMaryland (and @shifradayak) for the past four years. I had the best experiences and professors anyone could ask for ❤️

Terps forever 🐢

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

I’m so thankful that @ichinoy was my first professor here at Merrill, and for all the kindness, dedication and support he showed me and my fellow classmates. Happy retirement!

[Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege]

After 23 amazing years at Merrill, our Associate Professor Ira Chinoy will be retiring at the end of the semester. 😢

Check out this Q&A with @ichinoy, who looks back at his time here and discusses bringing data journalism to Merrill: https://t.co/WeAkFcfs8M

[Shifra Dayak @shifradayak]

Lawmakers are pushing for the Chesapeake Bay to become a national recreation area.

“By including this national treasure within the National Park Service system, we will ensure that it is protected in the future,” Sen. Chris Van Hollen said.

For @CNSmd:
https://t.co/9c2RndcaNO

[The Local News Network @LNNMaryland]

Thanks to @marylandmatters for running our "Contracted Out" project:
https://t.co/r7l2XBzI6A

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

Curious about how Maryland school systems spend their money? Read the project below from @LNNMaryland to find out!

Many thanks to @JerryZremski for asking me to be a part of this project and for all his help along the way!

[Merrill College @ Maryland @merrillcollege]

Our Local News Network (@LNNMaryland) today published its latest project, "Contracted Out," an unprecedented look at how Maryland's public schools do business. #fearlessjournalism

READ THE PROJECT: https://t.co/dRykzIEMVJ

MORE INFO: https://t.co/vmPVWsNKhO

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

A 2011 bill from the MGA created an "unmatched level of detail about how the Baltimore County school district is spending its money."

Click below to read more about Maryland school districts and how they report vendor expenses:

[The Local News Network @LNNMaryland]

Why do @BaltCoPS have to explain their vendor expenses when no other school district in the state does? Because of some random acts of legislating on the part of the Maryland General Assembly. Nice work here by @KaraThompson01: https://t.co/tX8T2IMLEX

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

@christinezhu142 Yes!!!

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

@GableJenny @baltimoresun So exciting!!

[Shifra Dayak @shifradayak]

Pickleball is growing, and Frederick players want courts in the master plan for Westside Regional Park. But the idea has opponents who claim the sport will bring too much noise and that funding should be directed elsewhere.

My latest for @frednewspost:
https://t.co/7T8SZBLqVe

[Dorothy Hood @dorothyhood23]

Officially wrapped up my work in the Annapolis @CNSmd bureau with a story on Maryland’s invasive plant species

I learned so much this semester and had an amazing experience. Can’t wait for the next step!

Big shoutout to @adriannemflynn !!!

https://t.co/skVRvh6t2k

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

I had the honor to chat with Paul Monteiro and his new role as secretary of the Department of Service and Civic Innovation!

Read below to learn more about him and his plans for the service year program in Maryland, my last for @CNSmd
https://t.co/Yw4zC9L5p0

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

RIGHT NOW: @GovWesMoore is signing the SERVE Act into law. Read my earlier story about the legislation below, and stay tuned for an article later this week regarding the new Department of Service & Civic Innovation and it's future for @CNSmd

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

New story for @CNSmd about a new bill introduced to establish a Service Year Option, & how it furthers @iamwesmoore 's plan to make Maryland a state of service. Read it below: https://t.co/td90VvRcsm

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

On Friday, @GovWesMoore signed four of several environmental bills that passed the MGA this session.

Read more below from my friend @dorothyhood23 for @CNSmd :

https://t.co/6IFnwAPubn

[Kara Thompson @KaraThompson01]

Just because the MGA session is over doesn't me we at @CNSmd are!

Check out my latest that reflects on education after this legislative session:

https://t.co/dE8dd55mnT

[Jennifer Gable @GableJenny]

Here is what you need to know about gun legislation that is anticipated to be signed into law by @iamwesmoore after being passed in Maryland’s 90 day legislative session

@CNSmd
Read here:

https://t.co/w2llrzQav0