KK Ottesen

Author. Photographer. Storyteller.

[Free Minds Book Club @FreeMindsDC]

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[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

@bfwalter @bfwalter thanks so much! Such important work - a privilege to share it. And clearly it has hit a nerve and gotten people thinking.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

“Every artist was first an amateur.”

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

@DarrenReed27 @washingtonpost Thanks, Darren - I'm so impressed with the students. A privilege to share their voices.

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

@JamalSimmons46 Hi Mr. Simmons, I'm reaching out in hopes of finding a time to interview VP Harris for WaPo's Q&A feature in the Sunday Magazine, particularly about thoughts on the fight for reproductive rights now. Pls dm or email ([email protected]) me. Many thanks, KK

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

When the National Culture Wars Come to Your School https://t.co/PR7RfzQ6EH #students #culturewars #bookban #teenvoices #lgbtq #studentprotests

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen: I ‘don’t believe that Donald is actually going to run in 2024.’ Whether or not you believe that, @MichaelCohen212 has a lot say in "Revenge" and an important perspective: https://t.co/d3yty2NACE #Revenge

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

@TerryPogue17 @GeorgeSerafeim Wow, Terry, thanks so much. Your work was an inspiration for me!

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

@GeorgeSerafeim Such a pleasure to talk with you @GeorgeSerafeim !

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

@Marishawkins Thanks so much, Maris, the privilege was mine - what amazing questions from that group of young journalists! Kudos to you and the chds team for leading the group.

[Michael Edgar Myers @MyersMedia0429]

#MEMoFromMichaelEdgarMyers Most refreshing political story I've read in...gee, can't count the years. Thanks, @SenatorLeahy @kkottesen #Senate #January6 #bipartisan #politics @Wa https://t.co/ibX4aOGjdx

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

@sravan_kri - I'd be grateful if you have a moment to DM me. I'm working on a story about impacts of culture wars on students and saw your recent school board testimony. Thanks very much, KK

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

@PeteSouza what a shot!

[Women's Basketball.DAILY @WBBDaily]

Elena Delle Donne on finding acceptance as a lesbian in the WNBA https://t.co/aEBp0YkGI6

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

WNBA’s @WashMystics @De11eDonne on tuning out judgment to define who you are https://t.co/9UTB5KvKU5 #WNBA

[Laurence Tribe 🇺🇦 ⚖️ @tribelaw]

Here’s my really candid interview about SCOTUS and individual Justices in the August 16 Washington Post. I knew I THOUGHT those things. But that I said them out loud means that the interviewer, KK Ottesen, was really, really good!
https://t.co/XUpgVaMml7

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

Thanks, @tribelaw for sharing your considerable insights with refreshing candor. Truly enjoyed talking with you!

[Laurence Tribe 🇺🇦 ⚖️ @tribelaw]

Here’s my really candid interview about SCOTUS and individual Justices in the August 16 Washington Post. I knew I THOUGHT those things. But that I said them out loud means that the interviewer, KK Ottesen, was really, really good!
https://t.co/XUpgVaMml7

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

@nick_rathod, I'm reaching out in hopes of interviewing Beto O'Rourke for the Q&A in the Washington Post Sunday Magazine about his run for gov and different vision for TX. Please DM or reach me at [email protected] - Thanks.

[KK Ottesen @kkOttesen]

@ChrisEvans_TX I'm reaching out in hopes of finding a time soon to speak w/ Beto O'Rourke for the Washington Post Q&A feature in the Sunday Magazine - with a particular focus on his longstanding fight for gun control. Pls DM - thanks!