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Jesse Ellison is a freelance journalist and former staff writer and articles editor at Newsweek and The Daily Beast.

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How Pets Survived Sandy

Man's Best Friend

Jesse Ellison reports on the ways social media, shelters, and new legislation helped pets get rescued after the storm.

Jesse Ellison | Published Nov 07, 2012

The Afghans We’ve Abandoned

LOST IN TRANSLATION

While the U.S. has spent billions on translators, who often place themselves and their families at risk to work with coalition forces, just 50 Afghan translators have received visas this year, reports Jesse Ellison.

Jesse Ellison | Published Oct 21, 2012

Sex and the Twitter Girl

Touché

A seemingly inane question asked by a New York Times reporter of Tippi Hedren last week led to an online frenzy about the definition of misogyny, cyber-meanness and the role of media. Jesse Ellison says it’s a lot to take in.

Jesse Ellison | Published Oct 13, 2012

Kevin and Kole: A DADT Story

Sexual Assault

After both men were assaulted on the same night by a staff sergeant, who infected them with HIV, they had to fight. One of the men shares their story for the first time, with The Daily Beast’s Jesse Ellison.

Jesse Ellison | Published Oct 11, 2012

Panetta Sued Over Military Rapes

Exclusive

Jesse Ellison reports exclusively on a suit alleging the secretary and his predecessors violated civil rights.

Jesse Ellison | Published Sep 28, 2012

The ‘Newsweek’ Lawsuit That Paved the Way for Women Writers

Taking Charge

Women of 'Newsweek' were little more than fact-checkers before they sued. Lynn Povich talks to Jessica Bennett and Jesse Ellison.

AD BY The Daily Beast | Published Sep 11, 2012

Do I Want Kids?

<p>A provocative new book from feminist writer Jessica Valenti asks <i>Why Have Kids?</i> It’s a question Jesse Ellison has asked herself and she hoped Valenti would have answers.<br> </p>

Jesse Ellison | Published Sep 05, 2012

Terror at Home

Domestic Extremism

A U.S. Army soldier’s revelation that his group, FEAR, planned terrorist attacks at home underscores the growing threat of domestic extremism. By Jesse Ellison.

Jesse Ellison | Published Aug 29, 2012

13 Helen Gurley Brown Quotes

RIP

<p>The legendary editor of <i>Cosmopolitan </i>has died at the age of 90. Read her most memorable pieces of wisdom.</p>

Jesse Ellison | Published Aug 13, 2012

The Military’s White Power Problem

Researchers and analysts who’ve studied the ties between military service and right-wing extremism weren’t surprised by Wade Michael Page’s attack on a Sikh temple in Wisconsin. Jesse Ellison reports.

Jesse Ellison | Published Aug 13, 2012

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