Razel Suansing

Yale, 🇵🇭 | Previously: @rapplerdotcom @mindanewsdotcom @abscbnnews

[Razel Suansing @RazelSuansing]

It was such a dream to work with @CSIS. Thank you @GirlSecurity_, @simonhudes, and @rose_vagari for all your support!

[CSIS Defense and Security Department @CSISDefense]

.@GirlSecurity_'s Razel Suansing describes the impact of U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the Philippines and steps the United States government can take to improve its efforts on @CSISDefense360 here: https://t.co/x9W9n4Jfwo

[Razel Suansing @RazelSuansing]

I’m so grateful to have worked under my personal hero, @mariaressa, and for the mentorship and patience I received from @sofiatomacruz. I will forever be thankful for this experience.

[Razel Suansing @RazelSuansing]

It was my greatest honor to intern for @rapplerdotcom – the company that inspired my aspiration to pursue the truth under the most difficult circumstances – for the last 4 months.

Here is my final, culminating piece for the publication:

[Maria Ressa @mariaressa]

The perpetual foreigner: What it's like to be Filipino American in a time of hate https://t.co/V2Gh6Pqim9 by @RazelSuansing

[Phoebe Liu @_pheebini]

1/ Every year, each of the @yaledailynews' staff reporters has the chance to write an "Up Close" — an in-depth story on a subject representative of what they've noticed or learned after nearly a year in their area of coverage.

So, so proud of their work — here are all 13 pieces:

[Razel Suansing @RazelSuansing]

@johndecarlo: it is difficult to predict what will occur because the country is experiencing a unique period in criminology, where there are so many factors influencing crime: economic downturn, police reform efforts, reallocation of police funding and social unrest.

[Razel Suansing @RazelSuansing]

Last year, New Haven saw the most homicides since 2011. In 2021, the city had 9 homicides, triple the amount this time last year. Officials, experts are divided on how to address the historic rise.
My final piece for the @yaledailynews this year: https://t.co/C5MjXeDFoP

[Razel Suansing @RazelSuansing]

@leonardjahad, Exec. Director of CT Violence Intervention Program: in previous years, homicides increased in the summer because people are out more. Jahad added that since COVID restrictions are being lifted, there is a renewed enthusiasm to go out.

[Mackenzie Hawkins @mackhawk]

@RazelSuansing & @isaacyu_ talked to the creators of a newly formed AAPI coalition in New Haven: https://t.co/ZxonZKASwJ

[Yale Daily News @yaledailynews]

Happening now! https://t.co/HPwpMHHMXH #yale2025

[Mackenzie Hawkins @mackhawk]

So many hundreds of hours later, the @yaledailynews HAS A NEW WEBSITE 🎉🥳

I have nothing but admiration & gratitude for @YaaOwusu4, @juliaburgiel & our web development team, which turned around a complete redesign in a matter of months

Also we are now on @AppleNews!

🧵 🧵 🧵

[Razel Suansing @RazelSuansing]

In the wake of Chauvin’s guilty verdict, the News details how New Haven police reform has been shaped by George Floyd’s murder and the competing visions for reform in the city– my latest with @ZaporahW and @owentuckersmith

[Yale Daily News @yaledailynews]

CITY | As the news of Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict captures the attention of the nation, public officials and organizers are reflecting on possible police reforms for the Elm City.

https://t.co/j6Y66Hz09F

[Mackenzie Hawkins @mackhawk]

Some @yaledailynews news I’m really excited to share!

We’ve increased funding for our stipend program, which supports staffers on financial aid, by more than 50% — the first increase in three years, and the largest since and including the program’s founding allocation.

Thread:

[Stop Solitary CT @stopsolitaryct]

A piece in the @yaledailynews about a recent milestone — SB 1059 passing in judiciary!

In the words of our lead organizer, "Our legislators took a stand against state sanctioned abuse and suffering of people behind the walls of Connecticut’s prisons."

https://t.co/X5b6Tt64xw

[Yale Daily News @yaledailynews]

CITY | After debate over school resource officers in New Haven Public Schools, the Board of Education accepted a recommendation that would keep this type of law enforcement official in schools while also investing in more psychologists and social workers.
https://t.co/HbELM8IC8V