John Blosser
Investigative Reporter
ABOUT
John is a Florida-based investigative journalist and magazine reporter who has been a writer his entire life. He has covered everything from entertainment to medical news, and has traveled the world—from Brazil to Russia and Canada to Rome—in search of the truth and a good story.
LATEST STORIES
CORRUPTION
Memphis Law Student Wins Landmark Public Records Suit Against City
After seven months of delays and repeated denials, Tyler Foster forced Memphis to comply with public records law. His win could set a precedent for greater transparency in city government.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
US Government Moves to Protect Employees’ Freedom of Faith
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s restored quorum and the Office of Personnel Management’s sweeping guidance signal a new chapter for faith-based rights in the American workplace.
CORRUPTION
Scottish MP Introduces FOI Bill After Inquiry Reveals “Industrial-Scale” Message Deletions
The reform would make it a crime to delete government communications, following revelations that top officials wiped WhatsApp messages during the pandemic.
DRUGS
FDA Pushes DEA to Ban Synthetic Kratom After Adverse Effects, Deaths Reported Across Southern US
From smoke shops to health food stores, highly addictive kratom formulas exploit legal loopholes, putting communities across the US in danger.
HUMAN RIGHTS
New Mexico Watchdog Sues State Police to Force Release of Delayed Public Records
The lawsuit exposes repeated legal loopholes used by the Department of Public Safety, highlighting systemic resistance to transparency and accountability.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Two-Thirds of Global Population Faces Threats to Religious Freedom, New Report Finds
Billions of people in 62 countries could face persecution and discrimination for practicing their faith as religious freedom declines worldwide.
HUMAN RIGHTS
New Florida Penalties Target Child Exploitation as Arrests Soar in Major Stings
Three new laws took effect on October 1 in the Sunshine State, imposing harsher penalties for trafficking minors, luring children and distributing nonconsensual sexual content.
MENTAL HEALTH
Investigation Reveals Chronic Delays in Handling Michigan Psychiatric Abuse Complaints
Legislators call for stronger oversight after audit exposes widespread neglect, unanswered complaints and apparent efforts to conceal abuse in state hospitals.
CORRUPTION
Citizens Pay More, Wait Longer, Learn Less: Manitoba’s Transparency Breakdown
In the last fiscal year, Manitobans seeking information paid over $13,000 to find out what their government was up to. Fees tripled while response time compliance plunged.
ARTS & CULTURE
“God Works in Mysterious Ways”: How a Christian Artist Brings Life to Islamic Mosques Across the Globe
Nearly 50 mosques worldwide bear the mark of Haroutioun Isack Bastajian’s artistry, reflecting his lifelong commitment to fostering a sense of spiritual unity across diverse faiths.
