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    Founder, Counteroffensive.News. Human interest stories to illustrate the fight against authoritarianism.

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    Hi, I'm Elaine from Taiwan. I'm pursuing a career in journalism by working with The Counteroffensive and The Iran War Dispatches. I hope to let the world know more about Taiwan’s story!

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    Creative Editor at The Counteroffensive.

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    Reimagining war correspondence with Tim Mak

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    Reporter at The Counteroffensive

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    Managing Editor at The Counteroffensive

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