Lauren McGaughy Email Address

Investigative Reporter at the Dallas Morning News

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I am an experienced reporter with in-depth knowledge of state politics, national trends and international affairs. I have covered state politics in two states, one presidential election and foreign policy in Washington, DC. I currently cover Texas politics for the Houston Chronicle. Based in Austin, I focus on education, gun policy and social justice issues. Previously, I covered state politics for NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune in Louisiana, focusing on criminal justice and education. In Washington, I was the U.S. Department of State reporter for the Asahi Shimbun, the world's second largest newspaper, where I focused on U.S.-Sino and U.S.-Korean relations. I covered three UN General Assemblies as well as multiple track-II meeting here.I am passionate about delivering the most accurate, readable, and salient real-time news. I am well-versed in social and digital media. Foreign Languages: Spanish (intermediate), Mandarin Chinese (intermediate), Korean (basic).Specialties: editing, writing, reporting, journalism, communications, AP style, public education policy, gun regulations, courts and the law, international relations, U.S. foreign policy.