Editors Desk

Editors Desk

Washington, D.C.

Staff Writer
 

Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies

 

Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey, where she covered municipal mayhem, community issues, education and crime.
Honors and Awards: New Jersey Press Association, Best Use of Social Media, April 2017

Languages spoken in addition to English: Spanish (conversational)

Latest Articles From Editors Desk

Paul Auster, Prolific American Writer and Filmmaker, Dies at 77

The novelist became known for his acclaimed ‘New York Trilogy,’ a postmodern take on detective fiction

1 year ago

In Russia’s Backyard, Georgians Protest Against Moscow-Inspired Bill

The legislation is seen as a Russian ploy to weaken growing ties between the former Soviet state and Europe

1 year ago

Kendrick Lamar escalates Drake feud on the scathing diss track, Euphoria

Kendrick Lamar has released a diss track attacking fellow rap star Drake, escalating their long-running feud.

1 year ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes to remove House speaker

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announced on Wednesday that she will force a vote to remove Mike Johnson as speaker of the House.

1 year ago

Why You’re Hearing All About Chaos at Columbia and Not Brown

Two other universities showed that the school clearly had other options.

1 year ago

Rwanda must halt ‘support’ for M23 rebels, withdraw troops from DR Congo, says Macron

Rwanda must end support for M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and withdraw its troops from its neighbour's territory, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. 

1 year ago

Haiti’s transitional council names new head

Haiti's transitional ruling council, which is leading the Caribbean nation following the resignation of its prime minister amid a wave of gang violence, chose politician Edgard Leblanc Fils as its head on Tuesday.

1 year ago

US Congress threatens ICC over Israel arrest warrants

Lawmakers have warned of retaliation if the Hague-based court pursues war crimes charges

1 year ago

The LeBron Generation in the NBA Is Finally Over The LeBron Generation in the NBA Is Finally Over

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant spent a decade battling for championships. Now all of them are out of the playoffs early.

1 year ago

‘Incarceration’: Judge’s warning to Trump

 

Donald Trump has been fined by the judge in his hush money trial and warned he could face prison time if he keeps breaking the rules.

1 year ago

Tucker Carlson releases interview with Russian philosopher Aleksandr Dugin

They discussed ‘new liberalism’ and its role in the fate of Western civilization

1 year ago

China vows retaliation against US ‘bullying’

Beijing has stated that legislation recently enacted by Washington “gravely infringes” on its sovereignty

1 year ago

Antisemitic riot at Columbia reaches boiling point as agitators take over academic building, barricade doors

The students are demanding that Columbia divest its financial support of Israel, become more transparent and provide blanket amnesty to the protesters

1 year ago

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend’s historic mega-deal

Power couple Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift cannot stop breaking records as the NFL superstar followed in his girlfriend’s footsteps.

1 year ago

Russian missile slams educational institute in Ukraine's Odesa, kills four

A Russian missile attack on an educational institution in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa on Monday killed four people and injured 28 others, local officials said. On an unnanounced visit to Kyiv, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said months-long delays in US military aid to Ukraine had "serious consequences on the battlefield", but that victory over Russia was still possible.

1 year ago

Rapper slams parents for bringing kids to gig

 

Doja Cat has sent a loud and clear message to parents who bring their children to her concerts.

1 year ago

Rihanna Is “Keeping it Real Simple” for This Year’s Met Gala

The singer and Fenty Beauty mogul also chatted about what she says is going to be "amazing" new music: "It has to be — that is the only reason it's not out yet."

1 year ago

Bob Bakish Officially Ousted as Paramount CEO; Trio of Executives to Take Over

The entertainment company, in the midst of a sale process, has tapped Brian Robbins, Chris McCarthy and George Cheeks to run Paramount.

1 year ago

You did not use the site, Click here to remain logged. Timeout: 60 second