Io Dodds 🌔🏳️‍⚧️

Senior Reporter @Independent covering US news, tech, politics, & social change. Formerly @Telegraph. She/her. DMs open; on Signal; [email protected]

[Io Dodds 🌔🏳️‍⚧️ @iododds]

✨MY YEAR IN REVIEW✨

2022 was my first full year as a self-employed reporter, and as an openly trans reporter. Here are some of my favourite stories I've written in that time.

(If you just found my profile and are wondering what my deal is, start here!)

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@xMikeAlbert @DailyCaller @grok Hello Mike, really sorry to hear you're in this situation. So are a lot of other folks; I'm writing about it for @Independent.

Might I interview you about this? My email is in my bio, or you can reach me on Signal @iohazard.01. Thanks either way for your time

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@tamthebarista Hey Tamra, I'm writing about this for @Independent — could I interview you?

It's clear to me that many people are in the same jam, and I'm sorry you're going through it.

My email is in my bio, or I'm @iohazard.01 on Signal. Thanks for your time either way

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@weirdotara_ Hey Tara, really sorry to hear this. Lotta folks in the same jam. I'm writing about it for @Independent.

Might I interview you about your situation? Can be anon if needs be. My email is in my bio, or I'm on Signal at @iohazard.01

Thanks for your time either way!

[Io Dodds 🌔🏳️‍⚧️ @iododds]

@ArkzKnight Hey ArkzKnight, was sorry to see this. I think a lot of folks are in similar situations.

I'm writing about it for @Independent. Might I interview you about you and your wife's situation? Can be anon if there is a legit need.

DMs open, or email in bio. Thanks for your time!

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@FerLeo7141 Hey Otto, I'm really sorry to hear you're in this situation. I'm writing about this issue for @Independent. Could I interview you about it? I'd be glad to know more, and can keep you anon if needs be.

DMs open, or email bio if you'd prefer that. Thanks for your time either way!

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@LeftinLux Hey B, hope you're doing okay. I'm reporting on the new green card policy for @Independent and was sorry to read about how it's affecting you ^ your wife https://t.co/G6Fh2cilWY

Could I interview you about your situation? Can be anon if needs be. Thanks for your time

[B.Leftin @LeftinLux]

@MatteoDracoLeon @IamMrMyers @WSJ I’m an American and my wife is Russian, we were in process of applying for her green card. In the eyes of the current government we are no different than illegal immigrants. Half of all LEGAL green card applicants can no longer get green cards.

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@CrispShua hey CrispShua, hope you're doing okay. I'm writing a story for @Independent about Trump's new green card policy, and I was sorry to read your tweet here https://t.co/Z0PFFuhtK9

can I interview you about your situation? I'd be glad to know more. can be anon if needs be

[Io Dodds 🌔🏳️‍⚧️ @iododds]

@btwntwinpeaks @pocketpomp @iohazard Just sending a reminder about this, as I have plenty of White Castle case studies but no Waffle House ones yet!

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@btwntwinpeaks @pocketpomp @iohazard amazing, appreciate it x

[Io Dodds 🌔🏳️‍⚧️ @iododds]

@pocketpomp @btwntwinpeaks this makes me happy! I'd love to interview either or both of you about it, if you'd be down? (can blur your identity if necessary)

I'm on Signal @iohazard.01 or can be emailed at [email protected]. audio call would be my preference, but can do texts as well

[Io Dodds 🌔🏳️‍⚧️ @iododds]

@btwntwinpeaks NICE

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@MermaidAesthete Might I ask if you've done this? I'm a reporter hoping to interview folks who've done V-Days at Waffle House, and would love to speak to you if so. Deadline is 12pm ET on Thur

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@mamaaaasteel Oh hey, I'm a journalist looking to interview people about this and would love to speak to you about why you chose it! Do you have a spare 15-30 mins this week before noon on Thursday? Hope it goes well either way x

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@abbyjessen Hey Abby, hope you're safe and doing okay. I'm a journalist writing about V-Days at Waffle House. Loved these pics! Might I interview you about your past experiences with this? My deadline is 12pm ET on Thursday. Thanks for your time either way x

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@ADeliciousMango Loved this video! I'm a reporter looking to interview people who've done V-Day at Waffle House. Could I interview you about your experience? I've sent an email with more details; deadline is 12pm ET Thursday. Thanks either way for your time x

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@alexremniqe @CailaTess This is really cute! Hope you're both doing okay. I'm writing a feature about White Castle V-Days for @Independent and would love to interview you about this. Might you have a spare 15-30 mins before 12pm ET on Thursday? Thanks either way for your time x

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@hasUnow Hey Ian, hope you're doing all right! I'm a journalist who would love to interview you about this tradition, if you're game. My deadline is 12pm ET on Thursday; I've sent you an email with more info. Thanks for your time either way x

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@LondonBreed Hello Ms Breed, hope you're safe & well. I'm a reporter @Independent seeking your comment on a story. I've messaged you on Bluesky but your IG does not allow DMs. Please email [email protected] so I can explain details. Deadline is 6:30pm PT today. Thanks!

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@Benioff Hello Marc, hope you're safe and well. I'm a sr reporter for @Independent covering Trump's cancelled SF 'surge'.

Can you confirm whether you did indeed call him to persuade him, as he claims? https://t.co/TceYfGMtLG

I've also emailed you; deadline 5pm PT. Thanks kindly