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 ⚽️
tips: hparker@veritenews.org freelance: halleparkerwrites@gmail.com signal: halleparker.43
Also: breakfast enthusiast, @sejorg.bsky.social board, she/her ⚽️
tips: hparker@veritenews.org freelance: halleparkerwrites@gmail.com signal: halleparker.43
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We've got a great story from @halleparker.bsky.social today @veritenews.org on people getting end-of-life care training and death doulas. Check it out! veritenews.org/2025/11/25/n...
New Orleans group shows how to care for dying loved ones
Demand for home health care, including at-home hospice care, has skyrocketed since the pandemic. A New Orleans nonprofit is training people how to provide end-of-life care for dying relatives and comm...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We've got a great story from @halleparker.bsky.social today @veritenews.org on people getting end-of-life care training and death doulas. Check it out! veritenews.org/2025/11/25/n...
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3. Could Louisiana do more to help residents evacuate in the era of rapidly intensifying hurricanes?
Could Louisiana do more to help residents evacuate in the era of rapidly intensifying hurricanes? A state task force thought so.
I dove into one of their big recommendations: widen Louisiana highways so shoulders can act as temporary travel lanes.
Similar "evaculanes" are used in Texas & Florida.
I dove into one of their big recommendations: widen Louisiana highways so shoulders can act as temporary travel lanes.
Similar "evaculanes" are used in Texas & Florida.
20 Years After Katrina, Louisiana Still Struggles With Evacuation Plans That Minimize Health Risks - Verite News New Orleans
As the climate changes, hurricanes are intensifying more quickly, leaving Louisiana’s current mass evacuation plan in limbo. But transportation officials say the price is too high to switch to methods...
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September 27, 2025 at 8:19 AM
3. Could Louisiana do more to help residents evacuate in the era of rapidly intensifying hurricanes?
Could Louisiana do more to help residents evacuate in the era of rapidly intensifying hurricanes? A state task force thought so.
I dove into one of their big recommendations: widen Louisiana highways so shoulders can act as temporary travel lanes.
Similar "evaculanes" are used in Texas & Florida.
I dove into one of their big recommendations: widen Louisiana highways so shoulders can act as temporary travel lanes.
Similar "evaculanes" are used in Texas & Florida.
20 Years After Katrina, Louisiana Still Struggles With Evacuation Plans That Minimize Health Risks - Verite News New Orleans
As the climate changes, hurricanes are intensifying more quickly, leaving Louisiana’s current mass evacuation plan in limbo. But transportation officials say the price is too high to switch to methods...
veritenews.org
September 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Could Louisiana do more to help residents evacuate in the era of rapidly intensifying hurricanes? A state task force thought so.
I dove into one of their big recommendations: widen Louisiana highways so shoulders can act as temporary travel lanes.
Similar "evaculanes" are used in Texas & Florida.
I dove into one of their big recommendations: widen Louisiana highways so shoulders can act as temporary travel lanes.
Similar "evaculanes" are used in Texas & Florida.
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A fine two-part podcast series that explores the century-old bond between the petrochemical industry and Louisiana’s flagship university. What is the price of oil-and-gas money? @halleparker.bsky.social @piperhutch.bsky.social @pradtke.bsky.social @wwno.org @floodlightnews.org @lailluminator.com
Fueling Knowledge: Part One
Universities have grown cozy with the oil and gas industry. In Louisiana, one college’s bond dates back nearly a century.
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August 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
A fine two-part podcast series that explores the century-old bond between the petrochemical industry and Louisiana’s flagship university. What is the price of oil-and-gas money? @halleparker.bsky.social @piperhutch.bsky.social @pradtke.bsky.social @wwno.org @floodlightnews.org @lailluminator.com
I'm really thankful for the recognition from fellow reporters covering climate and environmental issues. I'm also thankful to the @pulitzercenter.org for taking a chance and funding this globetrotting project. It was my biggest reporting idea yet and I'm so proud of the project.
Check it out!
Check it out!
In this three-episode series for NPR-affiliate stations in Louisiana (@wwno.org & WRKF), journalists Carlyle Calhoun and @halleparker.bsky.social take a big swing at liquified natural gas, also known as methane gas, a major source of atmospheric carbon. 🎧: www.wwno.org/podcast/sea-...
September 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I'm really thankful for the recognition from fellow reporters covering climate and environmental issues. I'm also thankful to the @pulitzercenter.org for taking a chance and funding this globetrotting project. It was my biggest reporting idea yet and I'm so proud of the project.
Check it out!
Check it out!
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In this three-episode series for NPR-affiliate stations in Louisiana (@wwno.org & WRKF), journalists Carlyle Calhoun and @halleparker.bsky.social take a big swing at liquified natural gas, also known as methane gas, a major source of atmospheric carbon. 🎧: www.wwno.org/podcast/sea-...
September 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
In this three-episode series for NPR-affiliate stations in Louisiana (@wwno.org & WRKF), journalists Carlyle Calhoun and @halleparker.bsky.social take a big swing at liquified natural gas, also known as methane gas, a major source of atmospheric carbon. 🎧: www.wwno.org/podcast/sea-...
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Extended heatwaves in New Orleans have been linked to an increase in domestic-violence calls in a new study. More on the study from @halleparker.bsky.social on @veritenews.org.
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Study: Heatwaves in New Orleans may trigger spikes in domestic violence-related calls - Verite News New Orleans
The study reviewed more than 150,000 domestic violence calls over 10 years to the New Orleans Police Department.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Extended heatwaves in New Orleans have been linked to an increase in domestic-violence calls in a new study. More on the study from @halleparker.bsky.social on @veritenews.org.
veritenews.org/2025/09/09/n...
veritenews.org/2025/09/09/n...
CALLING LOUISIANIANS! How long were you stuck in traffic when evacuating for Hurricane Laura or Hurricane Ida? When did you leave? Any health concerns while evacuating?
(I'm a journalist working on a story and I'd love to hear from you!)
(I'm a journalist working on a story and I'd love to hear from you!)
August 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
CALLING LOUISIANIANS! How long were you stuck in traffic when evacuating for Hurricane Laura or Hurricane Ida? When did you leave? Any health concerns while evacuating?
(I'm a journalist working on a story and I'd love to hear from you!)
(I'm a journalist working on a story and I'd love to hear from you!)
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4/4: At least 4,400 people in 14 states have been arrested under these laws, though data is limited and the actual number is likely higher, and the arrests aren’t decreasing.
@halleparker.bsky.social, @veritenews.org + KFF Health News: bit.ly/4lE8Pgx
@halleparker.bsky.social, @veritenews.org + KFF Health News: bit.ly/4lE8Pgx
Louisiana Upholds Its HIV Exposure Law as Other States Change or Repeal Theirs - KFF Health News
State lawmakers unsuccessfully attempted to extend the law this year to cover the intentional exposure of other sexually transmitted infections.
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July 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
4/4: At least 4,400 people in 14 states have been arrested under these laws, though data is limited and the actual number is likely higher, and the arrests aren’t decreasing.
@halleparker.bsky.social, @veritenews.org + KFF Health News: bit.ly/4lE8Pgx
@halleparker.bsky.social, @veritenews.org + KFF Health News: bit.ly/4lE8Pgx
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3/4: “I’ve been undetectable for 15 years, but that law still punishes us,” Smith said.
For nearly two decades, Smith had dealt with the stigma associated with having HIV; the registry added another layer of exclusion, severely restricting where he could live and work to avoid minors
For nearly two decades, Smith had dealt with the stigma associated with having HIV; the registry added another layer of exclusion, severely restricting where he could live and work to avoid minors
July 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
3/4: “I’ve been undetectable for 15 years, but that law still punishes us,” Smith said.
For nearly two decades, Smith had dealt with the stigma associated with having HIV; the registry added another layer of exclusion, severely restricting where he could live and work to avoid minors
For nearly two decades, Smith had dealt with the stigma associated with having HIV; the registry added another layer of exclusion, severely restricting where he could live and work to avoid minors
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2/4: Louisiana is one of 30 states with criminal penalties related to exposing or transmitting HIV.
Most of the laws were passed in the 1980s during the emergence of the AIDS epidemic. Since then, several states have amended or repealed their laws.
But Louisiana’s law remains among the harshest.
Most of the laws were passed in the 1980s during the emergence of the AIDS epidemic. Since then, several states have amended or repealed their laws.
But Louisiana’s law remains among the harshest.
July 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
2/4: Louisiana is one of 30 states with criminal penalties related to exposing or transmitting HIV.
Most of the laws were passed in the 1980s during the emergence of the AIDS epidemic. Since then, several states have amended or repealed their laws.
But Louisiana’s law remains among the harshest.
Most of the laws were passed in the 1980s during the emergence of the AIDS epidemic. Since then, several states have amended or repealed their laws.
But Louisiana’s law remains among the harshest.
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🧵After an ex-girlfriend accused Robert Smith of a felony called "intentional exposure to HIV," he accepted a plea deal to spend six months in prison without realizing the conviction would also land him on the sex offender registry.
July 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🧵After an ex-girlfriend accused Robert Smith of a felony called "intentional exposure to HIV," he accepted a plea deal to spend six months in prison without realizing the conviction would also land him on the sex offender registry.
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"I've been undetectable for 15 years, but that law still punishes us."
"Public health officials maintain that [..] laws criminalizing HIV exposure hurt efforts to end the HIV epidemic."
"Black people made up nearly three-quarters of the people convicted."
#Louisiana #USA #Healthcare #Incarceration
"Public health officials maintain that [..] laws criminalizing HIV exposure hurt efforts to end the HIV epidemic."
"Black people made up nearly three-quarters of the people convicted."
#Louisiana #USA #Healthcare #Incarceration
Louisiana upholds its HIV exposure law as other states change or repeal theirs • Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana is one of 30 states with criminal penalties related to HIV exposure. Most were created in the 1980s during the AIDS epidemic.
lailluminator.com
July 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"I've been undetectable for 15 years, but that law still punishes us."
"Public health officials maintain that [..] laws criminalizing HIV exposure hurt efforts to end the HIV epidemic."
"Black people made up nearly three-quarters of the people convicted."
#Louisiana #USA #Healthcare #Incarceration
"Public health officials maintain that [..] laws criminalizing HIV exposure hurt efforts to end the HIV epidemic."
"Black people made up nearly three-quarters of the people convicted."
#Louisiana #USA #Healthcare #Incarceration
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For more from Halle Parker: @halleparker.bsky.social
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Find Louisiana Illuminator here: @lailluminator.com
Find Verite News here: @veritenews.org
July 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
For more from Halle Parker: @halleparker.bsky.social
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Find Louisiana Illuminator here: @lailluminator.com
Find Verite News here: @veritenews.org
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Find Louisiana Illuminator here: @lailluminator.com
Find Verite News here: @veritenews.org
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When Robert Smith and his girlfriend broke up, she accused him of breaking a Louisiana law criminalizing the intentional exposure of a person to HIV. —in partnership with @kffhealthnews.org veritenews.org/2025/07/18/l...
Louisiana upholds its HIV exposure law as other states change or repeal theirs
State lawmakers unsuccessfully attempted to extend the law this year to cover the intentional exposure of other sexually transmitted infections.
veritenews.org
July 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
When Robert Smith and his girlfriend broke up, she accused him of breaking a Louisiana law criminalizing the intentional exposure of a person to HIV. —in partnership with @kffhealthnews.org veritenews.org/2025/07/18/l...
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Big thanks to SEJ member Alix Underwood for taking over for us today! ICYMI, check out her #SEJSpotlight thread below. More on Alix and her work: www.sej.org/sejspotlight...
Join Alix in our incredible network of environmental journalists, educators, students and more — apply today: sej.org/join
Join Alix in our incredible network of environmental journalists, educators, students and more — apply today: sej.org/join
July 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Big thanks to SEJ member Alix Underwood for taking over for us today! ICYMI, check out her #SEJSpotlight thread below. More on Alix and her work: www.sej.org/sejspotlight...
Join Alix in our incredible network of environmental journalists, educators, students and more — apply today: sej.org/join
Join Alix in our incredible network of environmental journalists, educators, students and more — apply today: sej.org/join
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How do we visualize the climate crisis? At #20CongressoAbraji, SEJ board member Michael Kodas of @insideclimatenews.org shares how photojournalism and audiovisual storytelling can powerfully capture this defining story of our time. congresso.abraji.org.br/mesa/cobrind...
July 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
How do we visualize the climate crisis? At #20CongressoAbraji, SEJ board member Michael Kodas of @insideclimatenews.org shares how photojournalism and audiovisual storytelling can powerfully capture this defining story of our time. congresso.abraji.org.br/mesa/cobrind...
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What forces shape climate talks behind closed doors? SEJ board members @bobbymagill.bsky.social and @bykarlamendes.bsky.social dive into lobbying power at @cop30brazil.bsky.social at this week’s #20CongressoAbraji @abraji.bsky.social.
congresso.abraji.org.br/mesa/o-lobby...
congresso.abraji.org.br/mesa/o-lobby...
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What forces shape climate talks behind closed doors? SEJ board members @bobbymagill.bsky.social and @bykarlamendes.bsky.social dive into lobbying power at @cop30brazil.bsky.social at this week’s #20CongressoAbraji @abraji.bsky.social.
congresso.abraji.org.br/mesa/o-lobby...
congresso.abraji.org.br/mesa/o-lobby...
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SEJ Secretary @mollypeterson.bsky.social moderates today’s #20CongressoAbraji session with Brazil’s Environment Minister @marinasilva.bsky.social and @uol.com.br's @thais-bilenky.bsky.social on climate diplomacy, balancing development & press freedom ahead of @cop30nobrasil.bsky.social.
July 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
SEJ Secretary @mollypeterson.bsky.social moderates today’s #20CongressoAbraji session with Brazil’s Environment Minister @marinasilva.bsky.social and @uol.com.br's @thais-bilenky.bsky.social on climate diplomacy, balancing development & press freedom ahead of @cop30nobrasil.bsky.social.
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SEJ board members are on the ground at #20CongressoAbraji! @mongabay.com’s @bykarlamendes.bsky.social, @insideclimatenews.org’s Michael Kodas, @bloomberglaw.com’s @bobbymagill.bsky.social, @mollypeterson.bsky.social are sharing insights on panels, special Abraji membership details at our table (2/2)
July 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
SEJ board members are on the ground at #20CongressoAbraji! @mongabay.com’s @bykarlamendes.bsky.social, @insideclimatenews.org’s Michael Kodas, @bloomberglaw.com’s @bobbymagill.bsky.social, @mollypeterson.bsky.social are sharing insights on panels, special Abraji membership details at our table (2/2)
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As Brazil's largest journalism conference takes off in São Paulo, SEJ celebrates our partnership with the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism @abraji.bsky.social, advancing investigative environmental reporting throughout Latin America (1/2)
congresso.abraji.org.br
congresso.abraji.org.br
July 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
As Brazil's largest journalism conference takes off in São Paulo, SEJ celebrates our partnership with the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism @abraji.bsky.social, advancing investigative environmental reporting throughout Latin America (1/2)
congresso.abraji.org.br
congresso.abraji.org.br
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Congratulations to @tristanbaurick.bsky.social & @halleparker.bsky.social of @veritenews.org; @bwd.bsky.social of @star-telegram.com; @maxfilby.dispatch.com of @dispatch.com who will tackle lead poisoning, emissions data and radon, respectively ...
July 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Congratulations to @tristanbaurick.bsky.social & @halleparker.bsky.social of @veritenews.org; @bwd.bsky.social of @star-telegram.com; @maxfilby.dispatch.com of @dispatch.com who will tackle lead poisoning, emissions data and radon, respectively ...
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New outlets are literally giving more smoke to a candidate for A LOCAL ELECTION who wants to pilot 5 state owned grocery stores, fix vendor licenses and raise taxes on the rich by 2% then Trump literally doing fascism
June 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
New outlets are literally giving more smoke to a candidate for A LOCAL ELECTION who wants to pilot 5 state owned grocery stores, fix vendor licenses and raise taxes on the rich by 2% then Trump literally doing fascism