Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell is a West Michigan native and with a background in journalism, data analysis, cartography and design thinking. He likes to learn new things and solve old problems whenever possible, and enjoys bicycling, spending time with his daughters, and coffee.

Articles by Matthew Russell

How Backyard Bird Watchers Can Protect Songbirds From A Mysterious Disease

How Backyard Bird Watchers Can Protect Songbird...

You can help reduce the spread of this disease and ensure that future generations can enjoy the sweet songs of these birds, too.

How Backyard Bird Watchers Can Protect Songbird...

You can help reduce the spread of this disease and ensure that future generations can enjoy the sweet songs of these birds, too.

Illiteracy Leads To Higher Recidivism Among U.S. Prisoners

Illiteracy Leads To Higher Recidivism Among U.S...

Help confront illiteracy in prisons and bring down recidivism rates.

Illiteracy Leads To Higher Recidivism Among U.S...

Help confront illiteracy in prisons and bring down recidivism rates.

Foot-hold and Leg-hold Traps Now Banned In 10 U.S. States

Foot-hold and Leg-hold Traps Now Banned In 10 U...

Foot-hold and leg-hold traps kill indiscriminately, sometimes forcing animals to suffer for days on end.

Foot-hold and Leg-hold Traps Now Banned In 10 U...

Foot-hold and leg-hold traps kill indiscriminately, sometimes forcing animals to suffer for days on end.

Lead Ammunition Contributes To The Deaths Of 10 to 20 Million Birds and Other Animals Every Year

Lead Ammunition Contributes To The Deaths Of 10...

Tens of thousands of tons of lead are being deposited into our environment every year, leading to serious disease and death.

Lead Ammunition Contributes To The Deaths Of 10...

Tens of thousands of tons of lead are being deposited into our environment every year, leading to serious disease and death.

Retired Police Dog Starts Crying When She Meets Her Former Partner

Retired Police Dog Starts Crying When She Meets...

Wangwang is getting older, but she will never forget this handler!

Retired Police Dog Starts Crying When She Meets...

Wangwang is getting older, but she will never forget this handler!

This Amazon Prime Documentary Was Made By Marines Who Fought In One Of The Biggest Battles In Afghanistan

This Amazon Prime Documentary Was Made By Marin...

"Once a Marine" is a documentary about coming home from war, and the challenges that follow.

This Amazon Prime Documentary Was Made By Marin...

"Once a Marine" is a documentary about coming home from war, and the challenges that follow.