Eden Shamy
I'm Eden, a multimedia journalist invested in shedding light on local politics and activism. I grew up traveling the world, writing in my journals, and developing a passion for global cultures, news and politics. I'm a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where I came to love exploring the power structures of the Texas Capitol alongside the lively creative scene. From print to broadcast, coding and data journalism, I'm always looking for creative new ways to tell important stories. Now, I'm excited to be traveling around the state covering election season for the Texas Observer. My work has been featured in The Austin Chronicle, The Daily Texan, Burnt X Orange Magazine, and more.
Portfolio
The Texas Observer
"In South Texas house runoff, it's a progressive insurgent versus the establishment"
"Blue Dog Dem fends off Maureen Galindo in wake of anti-Zionist tirades"
Burnt X Orange Magazine
"A Slap In the Face': Student Activists Suspended as University Approves Consolidation
"Could a 21-Year-Old ‘Socialist Cowboy’ Represent Central Austin in the Texas House?"
“Austin Mourns Genocide in Gaza with Waterfront Vigil"
“Locking Arms with the Community: A History of Free Speech at UT Austin"
Reporting Texas TV
“Taking Back Earth Day: Students Rally Against Climate Change"
"Students Demand a Living Wage for Graduate Student Appreciation Week"
"International Women’s Day Brings Pro-Choice Rallies to Austin"
The Austin Chronicle
“Austin Fund Allots $100,000 for Nonprofit Helping Teens Access Abortion"
“City to Expand Homelessness Assistance Program After Successful Pilot"
“City Council Adopts First Ever Food Plan"
The Daily Texan
“Against the Odds: A student’s journey from foster care to UT"
“‘Without us, there is no student media’: UT Dallas student paper goes on strike"
“Students launch new climate action petition to divest from fossil fuels"
“Federal lawsuit costs city $500,000 in legal defense for officers who killed Alex Gonzales"
