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Aria Velasquez
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Newsletter Strategist, Reckon
Atlanta
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Biography
My name is Aria. I'm a freelance multimedia journalist currently based in Atlanta. I've worked at Slate, DCist and THE CITY. I'm available for assignments on housing, labor, education and anything related to how cities work.
housing education politics and local government business labor
I'm curious about the world: If it's a good story, I'll cover most anything.
Content
By Aria Velasquez Verified| Reckon Verified Last week, the Associated Press published the stunning results of a two-year-long investigation into prison labor in the South. The investigation uncovered that some of America’s most popular retailers and food brands (McDonald’s, Aldi, Whole Foods and Kellogg’s, to name a few) benefited from prison labor throughout their supply chains.
By Aria Velasquez Verified| Reckon Verified In December, Colorado became the first state to remove Donald Trump from its 2024 primary ballot. But the Centennial State isn’t the only place where Trump is facing challenges to his attempt to get reelected. In Maine, Hawaii and many other states, citizens and government officials alike are challenging his ballot access through the courts and state election boards. Their chances of success are in limbo right now, but collectively these cases may prove to be moot.
By Aria Velasquez Verified| Reckon Verified Farewell Ron DeSantis, the candidate. We could say we hardly knew you, but that would be a lie. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign flamed out over the weekend, just days ahead of the New Hampshire Republican primary. Given his lackluster performance in the Iowa caucuses last week, it was not inconceivable that DeSantis was going to end his campaign.
Company Info
Reckon
Reckon is an Australian public company founded in 1987, originally focused on accounting software. It has evolved into a prominent business technology firm, serving over 600,000 customers worldwide. Reckon specializes in cloud-based and desktop software solutions for accounting, payroll, and business management, primarily targeting small-to-medium businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers. The company offers a range of products, including Reckon One, a modular cloud-based accounting platform, and Reckon Accounts, a desktop accounting software. Its payroll solutions include a mobile app for streamlined payroll reporting and management. Reckon also provides financing options through Reckon Loans and practice management tools for accounting firms via APS Software. The acquisition of Cashflow Manager has further enhanced its financial management offerings for small businesses.
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
'+61 2 9134 3300
Founded: 1987