Potential Interview Subjects
These stories are reported current events and lived experiences. Review the brief, then pitch your first-person account.
News items below are published by respected media organizations and are provided for inspiration only. These articles may not be reproduced, reused, or plagiarized under any circumstances.
| Story & Interview Subject Ideas | Published Source | Published Date | Country / Region | Category | View Story | Submit a Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Plane Crash Survivor (Flight Attendant) | The Guardian | March 23, 2026 | United States / Canada | Disaster, Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Colombian Military Plane Crash | The Guardian | March 23, 2026 | Colombia | Conflict, Disaster, Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Case | The Guardian | March 23, 2026 | United States | Conflict, Crime & Corruption, Human Rights | View | Pitch |
| Criminalization of Abortion in the U.S. | The Guardian | March 22, 2026 | United States | Crime & Corruption, Health, Human Rights, Politics | View | Pitch |
| Child Labor in DR Congo Mines | Al Jazeera | March 22, 2026 | Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) | Conflict, Health, Human Rights, Politics | View | Pitch |
| Iranian Women’s Soccer Asylum Reversal | Huff Post | March 16, 2026 | Australia / Malaysia / Iran | Conflict, Human Rights, Sports | View | Pitch |
| I Wrote a Book About Grief — But I Was Hiding the Truth | Huff Post | March 17, 2026 | United States | Conflict, Crime & Corruption, Human Rights | View | Pitch |
| I Worked Near One of the World’s Biggest Methane Leaks — And No One Fixed It | The Guardian | March 17, 2026 | Global/Iran/Venezuela/United States | Environment | View | Pitch |
| I Survived the School Attack That the World Thought Was Fake | The Guardian | March 17, 2026 | Iran | Conflict, Human Rights, Politics | View | Pitch |
| Choosing Freedom: Why I Refused to Return to Iran | The New York Times | March 15, 2026 | Iran / Australia | Conflict, Human Rights, Sports | View | Pitch |
| Strait of Hormuz Ship Attacks | The Guardian | March 12, 2026 | Strait of Hormuz / Middle East | Conflict, Politics | View | Pitch |
| Alexander Brothers Sex Trafficking Case | AP News | March 10, 2026 | United States | Crime & Corruption, Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Witnessing Systemic Political Corruption Witnessing the Launch of Trump’s “Board of Peace” | The Atlantic | May 28, 2025 | United States | Op-Ed & Guest Posts | View | Pitch |
| Witnessing Sudden Trauma in a Public Setting | The Guardian | December 19, 2025 | United Kingdom | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Witnessing Political Unrest After a Leader’s Death | The Guardian | December 19, 2025 | Bangladesh | Conflict, Politics | View | Pitch |
| Watching Political Pageantry Fail | The Guardian | June 16, 2025 | United States | Op-Ed & Guest Posts, Politics | View | Pitch |
| Walking the World Alone for Decades | News 24 | December 9, 2025 | United Kingdom | Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Voting Without Genuine Political Choice | The Atlantic | January 24, 2023 | United States | Op-Ed & Guest Posts | View | Pitch |
| U.S. May Have Committed War Crime In Sinking Of Iranian Ship | Huff Post | March 6, 2026 | Iran / Sri Lanka / International Waters | Conflict, Politics | View | Pitch |
| Turned Back From Repatriation After Years in an ISIS-Linked Syrian Camp | AP News | February 1, 2026 | Syria / Australia | Conflict, Human Rights, Politics | View | Pitch |
| Trapped Inside a Cyberscam Network in Cambodia | Al Jazeera | November 24, 2023 | Cambodia | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Transitioning Gender Later in Life | The Guardian | October 18, 2024 | Spain | Arts & Culture | View | Pitch |
| The Life and Legacy of a Lost Musician | The Guardian | May 2, 2025 | United States / United Kingdom | Arts & Culture | View | Pitch |
| Targeted in a Transnational Political Plot | Washington Post | April 29, 2024 | United States / India | Conflict, Politics | View | Pitch |
| Surviving With No Path Forward | The Atlantic | June 4, 2025 | United States | Op-Ed & Guest Posts | View | Pitch |
| Surviving the Sinking of an Iranian Navy Frigate in the Indian Ocean | BBC | March 5, 2026 | Iran / Indian Ocean / Sri Lanka | Conflict, Disaster | View | Pitch |
| Surviving the Machu Picchu Head-On Train Crash | The Guardian | December 31, 2025 | Peru | Disaster, Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Surviving Long-Term Domestic Sexual Abuse | BBC | December 20, 2025 | Germany | Crime & Corruption, Human Rights, Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Surviving Gendered Emotional Abuse | The Atlantic | November 30, 2023 | Ireland | Arts & Culture | View | Pitch |
| Surviving Europe’s Deadliest Migration Routes | The Guardian | February 28, 2024 | Mediterranean / Europe | Immigration | View | Pitch |
| Surviving Corruption Inside a Prison System | Washington Post | September 27, 2023 | Venezuela | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Surviving Abuse by a Trusted Medical Professional | The Guardian | May 28, 2025 | France | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Surviving a Wild Animal Attack | The New York Times | September 19, 2024 | United States | Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Surviving a Kidnapping | CNN | March 8, 2024 | Mexico | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Surviving a Fatal Recreational Aviation Accident | Washington Post | January 23, 2024 | Canada | Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Surviving a Fatal Accident on a Remote Mountain Trek | The New York Times | December 20, 2025 | Austria / Alps | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Surviving a Death Sentence Through Legal Compensation | The Guardian | December 11, 2025 | Iran | Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Surviving a Bus That Plunged Into a Ravine in Guatemala | Huff Post | December 27, 2025 | Guatemala | Disaster | View | Pitch |
| Speaking Out Against Armed Groups During Wartime | The New York Times | June 15, 2024 | Gaza / Palestine | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Sharing Daily Life With Wild Animals | Washington Post | January 21, 2024 | India | Environment | View | Pitch |
| Serving as a Woman on the Front Line of War | The New York Times | January 19, 2024 | Israel / Gaza | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Rising to Fame Through Creative Talent | The New York Times | September 10, 2024 | United States | Arts & Culture | View | Pitch |
| Rising in an Unconventional Sport | The New York Times | September 11, 2024 | Australia | Sports | View | Pitch |
| Recruited Into Online Sexual Exploitation as a Minor | BBC | June 25, 2025 | United Kingdom | Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Reclaiming Narrative Under Occupation | The New York Times | November 12, 2023 | Gaza / Palestine | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Receiving Care Inside a Broken Public Health System | The Guardian | December 4, 2025 | United Kingdom | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Raising Children Without Early Social Media Access | The Guardian | June 7, 2025 | United States / United Kingdom | Science & Technology | View | Pitch |
| Providing Sanctuary Under Legal Threat | Washington Post | June 6, 2024 | United States | Immigration | View | Pitch |
| Protecting Wildlife as an All-Female Ranger | BBC | November 22, 2023 | South Africa | Environment | View | Pitch |
| Preparing for a Return to Power | The Atlantic | June 8, 2025 | United States | Op-Ed & Guest Posts | View | Pitch |
| Participating in a Global Music Spectacle | The New York Times | May 8, 2024 | Europe (Eurovision host country) | Arts & Culture | View | Pitch |
| Organising for Women’s Rights Inside a War Zone | The Guardian | February 9, 2025 | Syria | Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Nightclub Bombing In Peru | Huff Post | March 7, 2026 | Peru | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Navigating Modern Relationships as a Woman | The New York Times | November 11, 2023 | United States | Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Navigating Media Exposure With a Neurological Condition | NY Post | December 13, 2023 | United States | Arts & Culture | View | Pitch |
| Married to a Man Who Turned Out to Be a Global Conman | Algarve Daily News | December 1, 2025 | United Kingdom / International | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Lured Into a Financial Scam | The Atlantic | January 30, 2025 | United States | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Losing Twins After Relying on an Unlicensed Birth Attendant | The Guardian | December 9, 2025 | United Kingdom | Health | View | Pitch |
| Losing Employment Over Unproven Allegations | The Guardian | February 9, 2024 | Gaza / UNRWA | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Losing Assets During a Major Crypto Seizure | The New York Times | January 30, 2024 | Germany | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Living With Unsolved Violent Crime | The New York Times | July 6, 2025 | United States | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Living With the Uncertainty of a Kidnapped Loved One | Washington Post | November 13, 2023 | Israel / Gaza | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Living With the Consequences of Media Failure | The Atlantic | March 21, 2025 | Germany / Global | Op-Ed & Guest Posts | View | Pitch |
| Living Under Threat Amid High-Profile Political Trials | The New York Times | September 24, 2023 | United States | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Living Under Prolonged Political Conflict | The New York Times | July 11, 2025 | Israel / Gaza | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Living Under Ongoing Settler Attacks | The Atlantic | September 7, 2024 | Israel / West Bank | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Living Under Extreme Professional Pressure | The Guardian | April 21, 2025 | United Kingdom | Health | View | Pitch |
| Living Under Constant Security Alerts | The New York Times | May 27, 2025 | Israel | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Living Under Constant Aerial Bombardment | The New York Times | August 3, 2024 | Myanmar | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Living Through the Final Phase of War Leadership | The New York Times | May 12, 2024 | Gaza / Israel | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Living Through Leadership Loss in Wartime | The New York Times | October 18, 2024 | Israel / Gaza | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Living Through Diplomatic Limbo | AP News | November 19, 2025 | Ukraine / Vatican | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Living Through Democratic Backsliding | The Guardian | March 22, 2025 | United States | Op-Ed & Guest Posts | View | Pitch |
| Living on the Edge of Regional Conflict | CNN | January 18, 2024 | Iran / Pakistan | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Living Inside a Shadow War | The Atlantic | May 16, 2024 | Israel / Iran | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Living in a Country Marked by Cybercrime Reputation | Nikkei Asia | September 8, 2023 | Cambodia | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Living at the Center of Global Tech Resource Control | The New York Times | October 26, 2024 | China | Science & Technology | View | Pitch |
| Living as a Religious Minority Facing Mob Violence in Bangladesh | The New York Times | December 22, 2025 | Bangladesh | Conflict, Human Rights | View | Pitch |
| Living Amid Widespread Criminal Control | The New York Times | March 30, 2024 | Haiti | Op-Ed & Guest Posts | View | Pitch |
| Living Along a Global Drug Supply Chain | Washington Post | May 1, 2024 | China / United States | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Life After Conviction in a High-Profile Crypto Case | The New York Times | December 20, 2025 | United States | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Learning to Parent Without Guidance | The New York Times | February 2, 2024 | United States | Op-Ed & Guest Posts | View | Pitch |
| Learning in an AI-First School System | The Atlantic | May 26, 2025 | Estonia | Education | View | Pitch |
| It’s About Surviving Abuse Within a Family | The Guardian | March 11, 2025 | United Kingdom | Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Is Witnessing State-Backed Cryptocurrency | The Guardian | March 7, 2025 | United States | Science & Technology | View | Pitch |
| Intervening to Stop an Execution | The Atlantic | December 14, 2025 | United States | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Inside a Global Cybercrime Network | The Guardian | December 19, 2025 | Global | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Injured While Protesting in Iran’s Crackdown | The Guardian | January 10, 2026 | Iran | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Incarcerated in a Privatized Detention System | Huff Post | December 8, 2025 | United States | Immigration | View | Pitch |
| Imprisoned for Advocating Women’s Rights | The New York Times | May 1, 2024 | Saudi Arabia | Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Hiding Extreme Wealth From Public View | The Guardian | May 27, 2025 | Global / Offshore | Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Growing Up as a Former Child Soldier in South Sudan’s Renewed Crisis | The New York Times | December 27, 2025 | South Sudan | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Got Caught in a Predatory Rehab System | Huff Post | November 11, 2023 | United States | Health | View | Pitch |
| Giving Birth in a War Zone | The New York Times | January 21, 2024 | Gaza / Palestine | Health | View | Pitch |
| Gaining Legal Recognition as a Sex Worker | Washington Post | December 2, 2024 | Belgium | Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Fleeing Disaster During Migration | The New York Times | October 1, 2023 | United States | Environment | View | Pitch |
| Fighting to Change the Law After Image-Based Abuse | BBC | December 4, 2025 | United Kingdom | Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Facing Execution After a Failed Legal Appeal | The Guardian | December 19, 2025 | Iran | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Facing Criminal Conviction as a Public Figure | The Guardian | January 1, 2024 | Bangladesh | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Executed for Online Dissent Against the State | The Guardian | June 18, 2025 | Saudi Arabia | Whistleblower | View | Pitch |
| Enduring Retaliation After Whistleblowing | USA Today | December 17, 2025 | United States | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Enduring Public Shaming at a Live Event | The New York Times | December 18, 2025 | United States | Arts & Culture | View | Pitch |
| Enduring Emotional Collapse During Luxury Travel | The Atlantic | April 4, 2024 | United States | Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Enduring Emergency Surgery Without Anesthesia | Washington Post | January 20, 2024 | Gaza / Palestine | Health | View | Pitch |
| Dying Under Chronic Workplace Stress | TImes of India | December 2, 2025 | India | Health | View | Pitch |
| Disappearing From a Profession Despite Qualification | Washington Post | January 22, 2024 | United States | Racism | View | Pitch |
| Detained During an Overland Journey Across Borders | Washington Post | January 2, 2024 | Iran / Spain / Qatar | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Coping With Sudden Loss Inside Anthony Joshua’s Inner Circle | The Guardian | December 31, 2025 | United Kingdom | Sports | View | Pitch |
| Caught Between Free Speech and Social Media Moderation | The New York Times | February 25, 2024 | United States | Science & Technology | View | Pitch |
| Breaking With a Government You Once Supported | The New York Times | May 9, 2025 | Israel / United States | Op-Ed & Guest Posts | View | Pitch |
| Being Reduced to a Medical Vessel | The New York Times | May 24, 2025 | United States | Health | View | Pitch |
| Accused of Financial Fraud Involving a Deceased Relative | Washington Post | April 17, 2024 | Brazil | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Becoming Viral Italian Nuns on Social Media | The Guardian | December 25, 2025 | Italy | Arts & Culture | View | Pitch |
| Abuse Allegations Inside Noma, The World’s Top-Rated Restaurant | The New York Times | March 7, 2026 | Denmark | Arts & Culture | View | Pitch |
| Living in the Shadow of ‘El Mencho’ in a Mexican Tourist Town | The Guardian | February 27, 2026 | Mexico | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Making Arrests in Disguise: Inside Bangkok’s Undercover Police Tactics | The Guardian | February 28, 2026 | Thailand | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Jailed for Losing a Pregnancy in El Salvador’s Abortion Ban | The Guardian | March 2, 2026 | El Salvador | Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Swam Four Hours to Save My Family Off Australia’s Coast | AP News | March 3, 2026 | Australia | Disaster, Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Witnessing the Launch of Trump’s “Board of Peace” | Huff Post | February 19, 2026 | United States | Conflict, Politics | View | Pitch |
| When Cosmetic Surgery Abroad Went Wrong and the NHS Paid the Price | ITVX | January 14, 2026 | United Kingdom | Health, Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Waiting Years in Jail Without Trial in the Delhi Riots Case | Al Jazeera | January 5, 2026 | India | Conflict, Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Surviving the Swiss Ski Resort New Year’s Fire | CNN | January 2, 2026 | Switzerland | Disaster, Sports, Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Surviving a Mass Shooting at a Community Sports Event | BBC | January 26, 2026 | Mexico | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Surviving a Deadly Backcountry Avalanche in California | Huff Post | February 19, 2026 | United States | Disaster, Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Surviving a Deadly Alpine Climb and a Manslaughter Trial | BBC | February 20, 2026 | Austria | Crime & Corruption, Disaster | View | Pitch |
| Recruited Into London’s Smartphone Theft Gangs as a Child | The Guardian | February 17, 2026 | United Kingdom (London) | Crime & Corruption, Science & Technology | View | Pitch |
| Living Through Cuba’s Deepening Economic Collapse | The Guardian | February 15, 2026 | Cuba | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Living as the Sister of a Convicted Mass Murderer | The New York Times | January 3, 2026 | United States | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Inside the Surge of Online-Fueled Child Sexual Abuse in the UK | The Guardian | February 17, 2026 | United Kingdom | Crime & Corruption, Science & Technology | View | Pitch |
| Inside Iran’s Protest Crackdown as Death Toll Rises Amid Internet Shutdown | The Guardian | January 13, 2026 | Iran | Conflict, Science & Technology | View | Pitch |
| Inside a Faked Assassination Plot in the Ukraine War | The Guardian | January 2. 2026 | Ukraine | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Everyday Life Amid Cuba’s Deepening Fuel Crisis | The Guardian | February 15 2026 | Cuba | Immigration | View | Pitch |
| Dying in U.S. Immigration Detention Far From Home | Huff Post | February 19, 2026 | United States | Immigration | View | Pitch |
| Death following an unlicensed home birth arrangement | The Guardian | February 9, 2026 | South Africa | Health | View | Pitch |
| Denied a Legal Abortion and Imprisoned for Terminating Her Pregnancy | AP News | February 1, 2026 | Zambia | Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Beaten or Arrested During the Tehran Grand Bazaar Protests | The Guardian | January 6, 2026 | Iran | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Barred From Returning to Gaza After Speaking Out | The Guardian | February 17, 2026 | Gaza / Israel | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Caught in the Netherlands’ New Year’s Night of Violence | BBC | January 2, 2026 | Netherlands | Crime & Corruption, Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Surviving the Swiss Ski Resort New Year’s Fire | CNN | January 2, 2026 | Switzerland | Disaster, Health, Sports, Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Coping With Sudden Loss Inside Anthony Joshua’s Inner Circle | The Guardian | December 30, 2025 | United Kingdom | Sports | View | Pitch |
| Surviving a Bus That Plunged Into a Ravine in Guatemala | Huff Post | December 27, 2025 | Guatemala | Disaster | View | Pitch |
| Growing Up as a Former Child Soldier in South Sudan’s Renewed Crisis | Huff Post | December 27, 2025 | Sudan | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Delivering a Baby From an Extremely Rare Ectopic Pregnancy | The Guardian | December 27, 2025 | United States | Health | View | Pitch |
| Becoming Viral Italian Nuns on Social Media | The Guardian | December 25, 2025 | Italy | Arts & Culture, Science & Technology | View | Pitch |
| Young Billionaires Shaping the Betting Boom in Trump’s Washington | Politico | December 21, 2025 | United States | Business, Politics | View | Pitch |
| Living as a Religious Minority Facing Mob Violence in Bangladesh | The New York Times | December 22, 2025 | Bangladesh | Conflict, Human Rights | View | Pitch |
| Assaulted by a Ride-Share Driver With a Violent Record | The New York Times | December 22, 2025 | United States | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Surviving the Deadly Tourist Bus Crash in Nepal | BBC | February 24, 2026 | Nepal | Disaster, Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Criticism Mounts Over Trump’s Board of Peace | The Guardian | February 20, 2026 | United States | Editorial, Politics | View | Pitch |
| Detained by ICE for Six Weeks Despite Holding a Valid Visa | The Guardian | February 21, 2026 | United States | Human Rights, Immigration | View | Pitch |
| Trump Appears to Nod Off at Board of Peace Meeting | Huff Post | February, 2026 | United States | Politics | View | Pitch |
| Recruited From Kenya to Fight in Russia’s War in Ukraine | The Guardian | February 19, 2026 | Kenya / Ukraine | Conflict | View | Pitch |
| Speaking Out Against Armed Groups During Wartime | The New York Times | June 15, 2024 | Gaza (Palestinian Territories) | Conflict, Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Living Under Threat Amid High-Profile Political Trials | The New York Times | September 24, 2023 | United States | Conflict, Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| After a Deadly Pilgrimage, Travel Operators Face Suspension | The New York Times | June 22, 2024 | Egypt / Saudi Arabia | Health, Travel & Adventure | View | Pitch |
| Surviving a Fatal Accident on a Remote Mountain Trek | The New York Times | December 20, 2025 | France / Switzerland | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Executed for Online Dissent Against the State | The Guardian | June 18, 2025 | Saudi Arabia | Whistleblower | View | Pitch |
| Organising for Women’s Rights Inside a War Zone | The Guardian | February 9, 2025 | Syria | Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Losing Twins After Relying on an Unlicensed Birth Attendant | The Guardian | December 9, 2025 | United Kingdom | Health | View | Pitch |
| Witnessing Sudden Trauma in a Public Setting | The Guardian | December 19, 2025 | United Kingdom | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Raising Children Without Early Social Media Access | The Guardian | June 7 2025 | United States | Science & Technology | View | Pitch |
| Trapped Inside a Cyberscam Network in Cambodia | Al Jazeera | November 24 2023 | Cambodia, Southeast Asia | Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Receiving Care Inside a Broken Public Health System | The Guardian | December 4, 2025 | United Kingdom | Health | View | Pitch |
| Living Under Extreme Professional Pressure | The Guardian | April 21, 2025 | World | Environment, Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Fighting to Change the Law After Image-Based Abuse | The Guardian | December 4, 2025 | United Kingdom | Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
| Recruited Into a Foreign Conflict Under False Promises | The Guardian | January 26, 2026 | Africa, Russia | Conflict, Crime & Corruption | View | Pitch |
| Targeted Through Online Sextortion as a Teen | The New York Times | May 15, 2024 | United States | Crime & Corruption, Sex & Gender | View | Pitch |
