Ali Martin is a West Coast writer, contributing to the Monitor’s national news coverage. She grew up in Los Angeles and launched her journalism career in Washington, D.C., where she also earned a master’s degree in journalism and public affairs at American University. Ali spent a decade in television news, reporting for stations in Arkansas, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Highlights include travel to Bosnia-Herzegovina to report on Pennsylvania troops supporting a NATO peacekeeping operation, and protracted coverage of the 9/11 Flight 93 impact on southwestern Pennsylvania. After another decade in nonprofit communications, she made her way back to Southern California, and to reporting for the Monitor. Ali spends her free time connecting with family and friends, and exploring the beautiful Golden State.
Stories by Ali Martin
- For thousands abused as juveniles, LA County’s historic settlement opens new era
- Tariffs are jamming the US-China supply chain. Who that hits first.
- California designs a trade plan to blunt tariffs. Be careful, China expert says.
- Is the anti-Trump ‘resistance’ starting to find its voice again?
- LA voters fault Mayor Bass, other officials after fires. Here’s who is leading now.
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