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Katya Schwenk

Katya Schwenk

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Journalist, Freelance

Burlington, Washington

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Travel, Environmental JusticeConservation, Science Outdoor Recreation, Climate and Pop Culture

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Writing from a pro-choice perspective.

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Total articles 824

  • The pros and cons of dying your hair blue

    By Connor Martin, Katherine Wilkison, Katya Schwenk Verified, Kayla Hewitt Verified| The Georgetown Voice Verified When I walked into my thesis advisor’s office with nothing new to show him but my blue hair, I took a moment to reflect. Was I contemplating fulfilling the minimum requirements to graduate with an American Studies degree? No.Responsibly, I reflected on the role of dyed hair at Georgetown. I’ve never cared much about fashion. Of course, I want to look good (and do, most days, in my rough-around-the-edges, 10 minutes late to class with a giant iced coffee sort of way).

    By Connor Martin, Katherine Wilkison, Katya Schwenk Verified, Kayla Hewitt Verified · The Georgetown Voice

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • As US Airlines Outsource Plane Repairs, Private Equity Is Moving In

    By Katya Schwenk Verified, Inside Arabia. Katya| Truthout Verified Angry, shocked, overwhelmed? Take action: Support independent media. We’ve borne witness to a chaotic first few months in Trump’s presidency. Over the last months, each executive order has delivered shock and bewilderment — a core part of a strategy to make the right-wing turn feel inevitable and overwhelming.

    By Katya Schwenk Verified, Inside Arabia. Katya · Truthout

    Apr. 10, 2025

  • Private Equity Is Getting Into the Airplane Repair Business

    By Katya Schwenk Verified| Jacobin Verified Private equity firms are increasingly targeting the little-known companies that fix planes for commercial airlines — preying on an industry with already weakened oversight and further stoking aviation safety advocates’ fears. In the past, commercial airlines in the United States did the critical work of inspecting and repairing their fleets in-house, employing teams of mechanics to conduct airplane maintenance at their facilities across the country.

    By Katya Schwenk Verified · Jacobin

    Apr. 07, 2025

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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