Walker Bragman

Walker Bragman

Co-founder of the OptOut Media Foundation, journalist, JD, and occasional cartoonist.
May
07
The Flint Water Crisis At 10: An Interview With Journalist Jordan Chariton

The Flint Water Crisis At 10: An Interview With Journalist Jordan Chariton

Walker Bragman speaks with Jordan Chariton of Status Coup about the Flint Water Crisis.
1 min read
Apr
29
On Student Protests and Free Speech

On Student Protests and Free Speech

Student demonstrations have spread across the country on college campuses against Israel’s war. They are part of an important tradition.
6 min read
Apr
20
A Big Week for OptOut, New Revelations About Incarceration in America, and a Former President’s Legal Troubles

A Big Week for OptOut, New Revelations About Incarceration in America, and a Former President’s Legal Troubles

Top stories for the week!
5 min read
Apr
11
Gaza’s Political Footprint, Labor Fights, and More

Gaza’s Political Footprint, Labor Fights, and More

Top stories from independent outlets.
6 min read
Mar
27
Supreme Court Cases You Need to Pay Attention To

Supreme Court Cases You Need to Pay Attention To

News for the week ending 3/24/24.
5 min read
Mar
27
“Unbought” Kennedy Chooses Major Financial Backer For Running Mate

“Unbought” Kennedy Chooses Major Financial Backer For Running Mate

The anti-vaccine presidential candidate faces a costly fight to get on the ballot.
3 min read
Mar
15
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Four Years In

The COVID-19 Pandemic: Four Years In

Looking back on the worst public health disaster in a century, four years in.
7 min read
Feb
28
The Assault on Public Health, The End of Democracy, and Gaza

The Assault on Public Health, The End of Democracy, and Gaza

Top stories for the week ending 2/25/24.
6 min read
Feb
22
The Death of Navalny, Labor Struggles, and COVID Again

The Death of Navalny, Labor Struggles, and COVID Again

Top stories for the week ending 2/18/24.
5 min read
Feb
17
Analysis: The Age of Biden

Analysis: The Age of Biden

Biden’s decision to seek re-election has put Democrats in a difficult position.
6 min read