Katie Jane Fernelius is a senior reporter at Verite News, covering local politics and government.

You can follow her reporting on TikTok. She also writes a newsletter on occasion.

Her journalism and writing can also be found in The Guardian, Oxford American, The Nation, The New Republic, The Assembly, The Appeal, In These Times, and other outlets.

She’s also produced multiple podcast series and documentaries — most recently A Field Guide to Gay Animals, which was an official selection of the 2024 Tribeca Festival.