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
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.
HATE
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: How Media-Driven Bigotry Incriminated Hindu Faith Leaders and Their Community
Sensational media coverage falsely portrayed a Hindu temple and its volunteers as criminals, fueling prejudice and leaving lasting damage on a minority faith. It’s an all-too common occurrence.
HUMAN RIGHTS
“Operation Fool Around and Find Out Again” Targets Repeat Child Sex Offenders in Florida
Police arrest 246 sex crime suspects in a week-long sting, including repeat offenders seeking to exploit minors as young as 12.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Teen Survivor Sues Backpage, Hotels After Being Sold for Sex for Seven Months by Her Own Mother
The federal lawsuit targets Backpage and hotels that ignored warning signs—even as Tony Ortega defended the site, masking the serial sexual exploitation of girls like Isabelle Hughes.
