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Writers

Jessica Contrera

A Black Principal, Four White Teens and the ‘Senior Prank’ That Became a Hate Crime

The students swore they weren’t racists. A judge would decide their fate.

Jessica Contrera Washington Post Jul 2019 25min Permalink

Crime

‘Why Did You Do This?’

His brother confessed to gunning down 17 people in Parkland. But he’s the only family Zach Cruz has left.

Jessica Contrera Washington Post Jan 2019 20min Permalink

For Children Left Behind, A Cycle's End

Gwen Wright was raised in dozens of foster homes. A new housing experiment could spare her son the same fate.

Jessica Contrera Washington Post Dec 2016 10min Permalink

And Everyone Saw It.

The 7th grader’s sext was meant to impress him. It nearly destroyed her.

Jessica Contrera Washington Post Sep 2016 15min Permalink

Tech

What It's Like to Be 13, Right Now

“She scrolls, she waits. For that little notification box to appear.”

Jessica Contrera Washington Post May 2016 Permalink