Published work
Albany Student Press (ASP)
Dan Rather issues a challenge to UAlbany and the United States
Originally published: Albany Student Press
Legendary journalist and newscaster Dan Rather sat down for an interview during his 2019 visit to the University at Albany, during which he discussed widening divisions within the United States and the issue of patriotism versus nationalism while urging younger Americans to hold on to hope.
UAlbany students join global climate strike
Originally published: Albany Student Press
In 2019, University at Albany students joined young protesters all over the world for an international Climate Strike, urging global governments to take actions against the worst impacts of worsening climate change.
Opinion: “America needs a wealth tax”
Originally published: Albany Student Press
I examine worsening wealth inequality and lopsided tax burdens to make the case for why voters should support a "wealth tax," an additional levy on America's ultra-rich.
Opinion: “The injustice of New York’s closed primary”
Originally published: Albany Student Press
I take aim at New York State's closed primary system, arguing the practice actively disenfranchises a huge bloc of independent voters, leading to less-than-democratic outcomes.
Find more from Matthew Mirro at www.albanystudentpress.online
New York StateWatch
The historic vote on Judge Hector LaSalle
Originally published: New York StateWatch
In a contentious move, the New York State Senate's Judiciary Committee held a public hearing to weigh the nomination of Judge Hector LaSalle for the state's Chief Judge position, kicking off a constitutional crisis and culminating in a first-in-history rejection of a governor's nominee.
The hearing on Lester Chang
Originally published: New York StateWatch
In late 2022 the New York State Assembly held an historic public hearing to determine if they would deny a seat to member-elect Lester Chang over residency concerns, the first time in over a century such action was even considered.
Find more from Matthew Mirro at www.nystatewatch.net, New York StateWatch requires a subscription to access
Baseball Magazine
Nine innings with Brandon Stenhouse: The past and current state of Australian baseball
Originally published: Baseball Magazine
In 2015, I sat down with Yankees pitching prospect Brandon Stenhouse to discuss his life as a minor leaguer while examining the past, present, and future of Australian baseball and its Major League stars.
The Outlaw at Wrigley: John Dillinger’s Other Baseball Life
Originally published: Baseball Magazine
John Dillinger was the original Public Enemy Number One. But while every law enforcement agent in the country searched for the prolific bank robber, Chicago Cubs fans knew exactly where to find him.