Cody LaGrow
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Chicago, IL, United States
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In Real Life: We Say Gay
This year, Florida passed the Parental Rights In Education bill, also known as the "Don't Say Gay" law. → Read More
In Real Life: #SaveTheBees
Meet the people — from TikTok stars to scientists — trying to save the bees. → Read More
In Real Life: HIV In The Deep South
Southern states account for 51% of new HIV cases in the nation. Mississippi is breaking down barriers and stigmas in an effort to reduce transmission. → Read More
In Real Life: Grandpa's (TikTok) House (VIDEO)
Content creation houses aren't always about the flash, cash and choreo. They can also be about family and authenticity. → Read More
Clubhouse Creates Communities Around Conversation Topics
For those who haven't been lucky enough to be invited inside, Newsy's Cody LaGrow explains what Clubhouse is like and talks to a moderator. → Read More
Inaugural Performers Tend To Pack A Political Message
From Lady Gaga to Ricky Martin, singers can be a symbol of change to come to America. → Read More
Rethinking Public Health Funding When A Pandemic Is Our Biggest Threat
Newsy's Datalogue series explores bolstering public health systems with larger budgets to arm the country with stronger pandemic preparedness. → Read More
Yes To The Bless: Year One As A Millennial Nun
Emily Persicketti is in her twenties, had a career as a pediatric nurse and decided to leave it all to enter religious life. → Read More
Many Millennials 'Can't Even' Find Their Footing In Adulthood
In her new book, Anne Helen Petersen explores why Millennials are barraged with work, still broke and 'Can't Even' with Boomers. → Read More
'Addiction Wants Us To Be Alone': Finding Recovery In Isolation
The Addiction Policy Forum is bringing solutions to substance use disorder out of the shadows and putting support groups into cyberspace. → Read More
Quarantine Comedy Puts The 'Social' In Social Distance
A Newsy/Ipsos survey revealed we're lonelier and finding community in virtual hangouts — which means the comedy club is open ... online. → Read More
In Quarantine, Social Media Is The Only Stage In Town
Data shows people are more inclined to scroll through and post on social media during the pandemic. More eyes on more content means more opportunity. → Read More
HIV In The Deep South: The Fix
From community clinics to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, a force is required to find solutions to the South's HIV epidemic. → Read More
HIV In The Deep South: The Doctors
The time between HIV infection and diagnosis is critical. For doctors, the challenge is reaching and retaining patients. → Read More
HIV In The Deep South: The Overlooked
Black women in the South are disproportionately impacted by HIV. When Jackie Wilson found out she was positive, she moved to get access to care. → Read More
HIV In The Deep South: The Big Problem
Black men who have sex with men are most at risk to contract HIV in the South. Obie McNair is working to prevent that. → Read More
HIV In The Deep South: The Stigma
Discussing HIV is considered taboo in Mississippi. But Deja Abdul-Haqq thinks talking about sexual health can be the best foreplay. → Read More
Astrophysicist Wants To See More Girls Studying STEM
Michelle Larson, president and CEO of the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, teaches girls they already have the tools to be successful in science. → Read More
'Not A Catholic Problem': A Survivor Of Sex Abuse Speaks Out
Mike Hoffman was abused by a Catholic priest when he was a boy. His story is one of resilience — and using the Catholic Church to aid in his recovery. → Read More
The Bottom Line: Should You Trust The 'Sale' Sign?
Consumer Reports editor Margot Gilman explains how some retailers are manipulating consumers with "sale" signs. → Read More