About Joanna Prisco
Global Citizen contributor Joanna Prisco has spent the last six years in and out of offices ranging from OG news corporations (ABC News, Gannett/The USA Today Network) to startup zines (Gather Journal, Fathom) to digital giants (Yahoo, AOL), and covering a wide range of topics from human rights to moonshine runners. Prior to that she honed her chops as an editor for Parade, where she was responsible for all food and music content, interviewing everyone from Alice Waters to Jay-Z.
Stories
Girls & WomenWoman Anchors Saudi Arabia Nightly News in Historic Broadcast
Breaking boundaries. Read more
EducationThe Best and Worst States to Be a Teacher in 2018
Teaching remains one of the worst paid professions that requires a bachelor’s degree. Read more
EnvironmentClimate Change's Latest Casualty: Cute, Tiny Puffins
The black-and-white birds have been endangered since 2015. Read more
Girls & WomenMissouri Just Passed a Law Limiting Child Marriages Throughout the State
Anyone under the age of 16 is now prevented from being wed. Read more
Education5-Year-Old Jamaican Girl Banned for Dreadlocks Can Now Return to School: Court
The girl’s family had been told to remove the locs, but they refused. Read more
Food & HungerSharing Food With Homeless People Is Now Protected by First Amendment
We should all feel free to share meals with those in need. Read more
Girls & WomenSteph Curry Pens Powerful, Personal Op-Ed in Support of Gender Equality
The basketball star says it’s high time the pay gap was closed. Read more
Water & SanitationScotland Is the First Country to Offer Free Sanitary Products to All Students
Tampons and pads are basic necessities, and should be provided to all. Read more
EducationBill Gates Highlights 'Teacher of the Year' Working With Refugee Kids
Her efforts exemplify what the mogul wants Americans to care about in education. Read more
Girls & WomenSudan Teen Faces Renewed Threat of Death Penalty for Stabbing Rapist Husband
The girl’s appeal has been suspiciously withdrawn, according to Equality Now. Read more