Sam Hananel is a director of media relations at American Progress, where he handles a portfolio of issues that include national security, Legal Progress, energy and environment, LGBT rights, and faith. Prior to joining American Progress, Hananel was a reporter at the Associated Press in Washington, where he covered beats including the U.S. Supreme Court, Congress, and labor.
A native of New Orleans, Hananel received his bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a law degree from Tulane University.
5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy
The Supreme Court’s right-wing majority could deal a major setback to affirmative action, voting rights, LGBTQ rights, and fair elections as it wraps up the latest term.
Bernhardt Is Making It Harder for Environmental Watchdogs to Hold Interior Accountable
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt wants to make it tougher for environmental watchdogs to hold the Interior Department accountable, but his new policy wastes taxpayer funds.
Trump’s Attacks on the Environment Aren’t Just Bad Policy, They’re Illegal
Marc Rehmann and Sam Hananel explain how the Trump administration's efforts to get around environmental regulations are meeting stiff resistance in the courts.
