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Amy Green

Amy Green is a journalist in Orlando, Florida, who has worked as a regular contributor to People, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, and many other publications. She specializes in faith, the environment, and travel.

articles/2012/04/18/obama-vs-romney-could-come-down-to-martin-vs-zimmerman/trayvon-election-green_jnaiu4

Could Trayvon Decide The Election?

The shooting of Trayvon Martin could wield outsize influence in the 2012 election, writes Amy Green.

Amy Green

articles/2012/03/28/zimmerman-s-twin-lakes-community-was-on-edge-before-trayvon-shooting/trayvon-martin-zimmerman-green-teaser_iktw44
Trayvon Slaying

Zimmerman’s Neighborhood on Edge

George Zimmerman’s neighborhood was no stranger to break-ins before he shot Trayvon Martin, reports Amy Green.

Amy Green

articles/2011/02/08/julie-schenecker-did-this-mom-kill-her-kids/green-mom-killed-children_158664_n14hls

Did Julie Schenecker Kill Her Kids?

Cases of mothers killing their teenage kids are extremely rare. So why did Julie Schenecker allegedly shoot her two exemplary, well-liked teens—seemingly out of the blue?

Amy Green

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