Halle Parker • Journalist
@halleparker.bsky.social
Journalist & photographer covering health & environment w/ communities 🌱 currently: @veritenews.org
Also: breakfast enthusiast, @sejorg.bsky.social board, she/her ⚽️
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Also: breakfast enthusiast, @sejorg.bsky.social board, she/her ⚽️
tips: [email protected] freelance: [email protected] signal: halleparker.43
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About 1 in 5 people who were on food assistance in Louisiana have lost that support since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted. Policy analysts and recipients report worse communication and delayed benefits. @halleparker.bsky.social
Food Aid Enrollment Tanks After SNAP Rule Changes - KFF Health News
It's been more than a year since President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and SNAP enrollment is down more than 20% in Louisiana. Anti-hunger groups say far more people could lose access if states are required to cover more of the f...
kffhealthnews.org
October 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
About 1 in 5 people who were on food assistance in Louisiana have lost that support since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted. Policy analysts and recipients report worse communication and delayed benefits. @halleparker.bsky.social
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On Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. ET, join ProPublica’s Mark Olalde and environment journalists @scribeguy.bsky.social, Tony Briscoe and @halleparker.bsky.social to discuss the unprecedented rollback of the Clean Air Act and what it means for public health in urban and rural communities nationwide.
Clean Air Act: Dismantling One of the Country’s Bedrock Environmental Laws
Join us for a discussion about the rollback of the Clean Air Act and what it means for public health in communities across America.
events.propublica.org
August 18, 2026 at 2:16 PM
On Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. ET, join ProPublica’s Mark Olalde and environment journalists @scribeguy.bsky.social, Tony Briscoe and @halleparker.bsky.social to discuss the unprecedented rollback of the Clean Air Act and what it means for public health in urban and rural communities nationwide.
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Should students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide. n.pr/44SFjNs
Congress hasn't passed AI rules for schools. So these 98 teens did it themselves
Should students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide.
n.pr
July 30, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Should students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide. n.pr/44SFjNs
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A 2024 Louisiana state law forced hospitals to remove misoprostol from specialized carts designed to treat hemorrhages and instead keep it locked in a secure room designated for controlled substances. Similar legislation failed in other states reports @halleparker.bsky.social of @veritenews.org.
Abortion Drug Law in Louisiana Heightens Hemorrhage Risk for Pregnant Patients - KFF Health News
A 2024 state law reclassified misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances. That affects how hospitals can access the drugs in non-abortion emergencies, and other states appear to be taking n...
kffhealthnews.org
July 30, 2026 at 2:22 PM
A 2024 Louisiana state law forced hospitals to remove misoprostol from specialized carts designed to treat hemorrhages and instead keep it locked in a secure room designated for controlled substances. Similar legislation failed in other states reports @halleparker.bsky.social of @veritenews.org.
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When a patient hemorrhages, doctors are now left waiting at least two minutes while a nurse sprints to retrieve critical medicine that used to be within easy reach. In the meantime, patients can lose more than a liter of blood.
Abortion Drug Law in Louisiana Heightens Hemorrhage Risk for Pregnant Patients - KFF Health News
A 2024 state law reclassified misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances. That affects how hospitals can access the drugs in non-abortion emergencies, and other states appear to be taking n...
kffhealthnews.org
July 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
When a patient hemorrhages, doctors are now left waiting at least two minutes while a nurse sprints to retrieve critical medicine that used to be within easy reach. In the meantime, patients can lose more than a liter of blood.
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“Where does climate action go from here?” with @projectdrawdown.bsky.social's @globalecoguy.bsky.social and climate scientist @katharinehayhoe.com, on Tuesday, June 16, at 2pm US ET (19hr UTC) buff.ly/OcT61L4
June 15, 2026 at 9:11 PM
“Where does climate action go from here?” with @projectdrawdown.bsky.social's @globalecoguy.bsky.social and climate scientist @katharinehayhoe.com, on Tuesday, June 16, at 2pm US ET (19hr UTC) buff.ly/OcT61L4
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⚽The 2026 #FIFAWorldCup is on — and so is the heat.
Get World Cup Weekly Updates from #ClimateCentral for weekly match-day forecasts and insights into how climate change is influencing the heat all tournament long.
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June 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
⚽The 2026 #FIFAWorldCup is on — and so is the heat.
Get World Cup Weekly Updates from #ClimateCentral for weekly match-day forecasts and insights into how climate change is influencing the heat all tournament long.
📩Sign up today: www.climatecentral.org/world-cup-si...
Get World Cup Weekly Updates from #ClimateCentral for weekly match-day forecasts and insights into how climate change is influencing the heat all tournament long.
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If you're a regular reader of @thelensnola.bsky.social, @wwno.org, or @veritenews.org, you've probably read a story from the Ag & Water Desk. They help make sure there's coverage connecting the states across our watershed.
Now, @agwaterdesk.bsky.social wants to hear from you! Give them a hand ⤵️
Now, @agwaterdesk.bsky.social wants to hear from you! Give them a hand ⤵️
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June 15, 2026 at 8:49 PM
If you're a regular reader of @thelensnola.bsky.social, @wwno.org, or @veritenews.org, you've probably read a story from the Ag & Water Desk. They help make sure there's coverage connecting the states across our watershed.
Now, @agwaterdesk.bsky.social wants to hear from you! Give them a hand ⤵️
Now, @agwaterdesk.bsky.social wants to hear from you! Give them a hand ⤵️
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What’s driving up your expenses? Many Americans say climate change.
What’s driving up your expenses? Many Americans say climate change.
Most Democrats and moderate Republicans agree that global warming is increasing the cost of living, a new survey shows.
dlvr.it
June 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM
What’s driving up your expenses? Many Americans say climate change.
Lol, love when men's soccer players throw an opponent to the ground, not even in reach of the ball then act like they're innocent. #CANBIH #CANvBIH #FIFAWorldCup
June 12, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Lol, love when men's soccer players throw an opponent to the ground, not even in reach of the ball then act like they're innocent. #CANBIH #CANvBIH #FIFAWorldCup
June 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM
What a stunning goal to tie things up. Crazy turn and strike - lucky deflection for sure #CANBIH #CANvBIH #FIFAWorldCup
June 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
What a stunning goal to tie things up. Crazy turn and strike - lucky deflection for sure #CANBIH #CANvBIH #FIFAWorldCup
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Will the latest Supreme Court ruling dilute Black voting power in the South? We're teaming up with The Current and Mississippi Today to answer your questions about voting rights and redistricting in Louisiana and Mississippi. https://ow.ly/u8TU50Z9Js8
June 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Will the latest Supreme Court ruling dilute Black voting power in the South? We're teaming up with The Current and Mississippi Today to answer your questions about voting rights and redistricting in Louisiana and Mississippi. https://ow.ly/u8TU50Z9Js8
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New Orleans vending machine provides free birth control, condoms and Plan B as maternity care deserts grow
Maternal health care isn't available in nearly half of Louisiana parishes, according to a new Tulane University report. To help address the lack of options, reproductive justice advocates…
Maternal health care isn't available in nearly half of Louisiana parishes, according to a new Tulane University report. To help address the lack of options, reproductive justice advocates…
New Orleans vending machine provides free birth control, condoms and Plan B as maternity care deserts grow
Maternal health care isn't available in nearly half of Louisiana parishes, according to a new Tulane University report. To help address the lack of options, reproductive justice advocates opened a vending machine in New Orleans.
veritenews.org
May 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
New Orleans vending machine provides free birth control, condoms and Plan B as maternity care deserts grow
Maternal health care isn't available in nearly half of Louisiana parishes, according to a new Tulane University report. To help address the lack of options, reproductive justice advocates…
Maternal health care isn't available in nearly half of Louisiana parishes, according to a new Tulane University report. To help address the lack of options, reproductive justice advocates…
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How'd this happen, and what is next for residents in coastal Louisiana? That's the question @halleparker.bsky.social's latest story digs into for Inside: The Margin.
May 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM
How'd this happen, and what is next for residents in coastal Louisiana? That's the question @halleparker.bsky.social's latest story digs into for Inside: The Margin.
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@halleparker.bsky.social of @veritenews.org, Amanda Moore of Restore the Mississippi River Delta, and Christina Lehew, executive director of Common Ground Relief, will discuss the impact on frontline communities, and what grassroots organizations are doing to hold the land together buff.ly/ZMZOuWS
Riverside Studio
riverside.com
May 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
@halleparker.bsky.social of @veritenews.org, Amanda Moore of Restore the Mississippi River Delta, and Christina Lehew, executive director of Common Ground Relief, will discuss the impact on frontline communities, and what grassroots organizations are doing to hold the land together buff.ly/ZMZOuWS
Verifying myself for the Journalists of Color slack. journalistsofcolor.us
Journalists of Color
We are a community of Journalists of Color aka JOCs, and this website is for you – the public – to peruse, find out what we’re all about and maybe even join us.
journalistsofcolor.us
May 6, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Verifying myself for the Journalists of Color slack. journalistsofcolor.us
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Public health reporter Halle Parker • Journalist has covered everything from community air monitoring and environmental racism to the criminalization of STDs and health care access during the federal immigration enforcement crackdown.
Read her latest work: https://ow.ly/WK9250YMmpy
Read her latest work: https://ow.ly/WK9250YMmpy
April 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Public health reporter Halle Parker • Journalist has covered everything from community air monitoring and environmental racism to the criminalization of STDs and health care access during the federal immigration enforcement crackdown.
Read her latest work: https://ow.ly/WK9250YMmpy
Read her latest work: https://ow.ly/WK9250YMmpy
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Here's @halleparker.bsky.social and my initial story on the issue: veritenews.org/2026/02/05/p...
Unsafe lead levels found in half of New Orleans playgrounds
Verite News tested lead levels at more than 80 parks. Even trace amounts of the toxic metal can cause learning problems and behavioral issues in children.
veritenews.org
April 8, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Here's @halleparker.bsky.social and my initial story on the issue: veritenews.org/2026/02/05/p...
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After @veritenews.org found widespread lead contamination in New Orleans playgrounds, city leaders are taking action.
Mayor Helena Moreno is launching a task force, and officials are seeking federal funding for cleanup.
👉 veritenews.org/2026/04/07/l...
Mayor Helena Moreno is launching a task force, and officials are seeking federal funding for cleanup.
👉 veritenews.org/2026/04/07/l...
New Orleans health, environment officials consider plans to clean up toxic lead in playgrounds - Verite News New Orleans
New Orleans’ top health official says the city is requesting $5 million in federal funds to address lead in playgrounds.
veritenews.org
April 8, 2026 at 6:48 PM
After @veritenews.org found widespread lead contamination in New Orleans playgrounds, city leaders are taking action.
Mayor Helena Moreno is launching a task force, and officials are seeking federal funding for cleanup.
👉 veritenews.org/2026/04/07/l...
Mayor Helena Moreno is launching a task force, and officials are seeking federal funding for cleanup.
👉 veritenews.org/2026/04/07/l...
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Inspired by tonight’s community event organized by @veritenews.org to further develop its reporting about widespread lead contamination in the city. It featured our journalists & a panel of local experts who not only addressed the problems but illuminated possible solutions. @halleparker.bsky.social
April 2, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Inspired by tonight’s community event organized by @veritenews.org to further develop its reporting about widespread lead contamination in the city. It featured our journalists & a panel of local experts who not only addressed the problems but illuminated possible solutions. @halleparker.bsky.social
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#TheLensNola🔍 Despite the stringent abortion ban, AG Liz Murrill said almost 1,000 abortions per month are administered in Louisiana through medication obtained from out of state.
✍ Greg LaRose, Louisiana Illuminator
Full Story 🔗: buff.ly/qvaZjIV
#trumpagency #abortiondrugs #FDA
✍ Greg LaRose, Louisiana Illuminator
Full Story 🔗: buff.ly/qvaZjIV
#trumpagency #abortiondrugs #FDA
March 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
#TheLensNola🔍 Despite the stringent abortion ban, AG Liz Murrill said almost 1,000 abortions per month are administered in Louisiana through medication obtained from out of state.
✍ Greg LaRose, Louisiana Illuminator
Full Story 🔗: buff.ly/qvaZjIV
#trumpagency #abortiondrugs #FDA
✍ Greg LaRose, Louisiana Illuminator
Full Story 🔗: buff.ly/qvaZjIV
#trumpagency #abortiondrugs #FDA
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It's designed to take the place of complicated, multiple drug regimens that many people with HIV need to follow. And it's also beneficial because the HIV virus is always evolving. n.pr/4cY9OXo
A new one-a-day-pill holds promise for HIV's 'forgotten population'
It's designed to take the place of complicated, multiple drug regimens that many people with HIV need to follow. And it's also beneficial because the HIV virus is always evolving.
n.pr
March 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
It's designed to take the place of complicated, multiple drug regimens that many people with HIV need to follow. And it's also beneficial because the HIV virus is always evolving. n.pr/4cY9OXo
The danger of the toxic heavy metal lead is well-known, and the effects are widespread. Good thing there are clear ways to make it so no one is exposed. I looked across the country to see what you could implement in your community.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Federal Aid for Lead Cleanup Is Receding. That’s a Problem for Cash-Strapped Cities. - KFF Health News
Congress and the Trump administration are rolling back some lead remediation resources. Case studies of two cities and a state that faced lead contamination problems could give cash-strapped cities id...
kffhealthnews.org
March 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The danger of the toxic heavy metal lead is well-known, and the effects are widespread. Good thing there are clear ways to make it so no one is exposed. I looked across the country to see what you could implement in your community.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...