
Author: Piyumi Fonseka
2023 WPI Fellow
Journalism, Daily Mirror, Wijeya NewspapersThalpitiya North, Wadduwa, Sri Lanka
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What do journalists need to know about the law?
by Piyumi Fonseka | May 5, 2023 | Journalism, Politics
Students studying journalism should develop a wide range of essential abilities, including interviewing, writing, recording video and conveying digital stories on social media. But did you know that knowing the law is a necessary ability for any successful journalist?...
Stories behind bars at San Quentin Prison
by Piyumi Fonseka | Apr 21, 2023 | Democracy
Open stainless-steel toilets, metal framed beds and brick walls were those usually seen on countless TV shows and movies while stories of inmates serving time for multiple crimes such as murder, robbery and drug trafficking were those often read and forgotten...
Getting rid of guns in America
by Piyumi Fonseka | Apr 16, 2023 | Democracy, Politics
There have been at least 146 mass shootings across the United States so far this year. Figures from the Gun Violence Archive – a non-profit research database – show that the number of mass shootings has gone up significantly in recent years. In each of the...
How ‘seal my record’ helps Minnesotans leave the troubled past behind
by Piyumi Fonseka | Apr 7, 2023 | Democracy
A criminal record is a significant weight that thwarts one’s greatest efforts to prosper. It provides obstacles to re-entry into a free society, such as barriers to obtaining housing, financial aid, public benefits, entrance into the military, education and job....Recent blog posts
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