Mark Oprea
Mark Oprea is a journalist from Cleveland, Ohio. His work has appeared in publications such as Cleveland, Belt, and Narratively.
GM 'Unallocated' Its Lordstown, Ohio, Plant. What's Next for the Village?
Donald Trump blamed David Green, the local UAW president, for the plant's shutdown. Green is now fighting for his union members' futures.
The Spread of Fake News Has Had Deadly Consequences in Mexico. Meet the People Trying to Stop It.
After an incorrect report spread on WhatsApp, a mob lynched two men in Acatlán de Osorio, Mexico. Fact-checkers came in and tried to uncover the truth of what happened.
What Will Mexico Do When Its Deadliest Volcano Erupts?
Popocatépetl, Mexico's largest active volcano, sits next to some major population hubs. With a major eruption forecasted within the next 100 years, will the public be ready?
Days in the Life of a Mexican Feminist Activist
Without a strong government response to the rampant presence of violence against women, the task of seeking justice is often left to grassroots organizers.
In Heroin's Heartland
As the opioid epidemic spins out of control, a grassroots network of activists is fighting it at the source.