Judith Matloff

Judith Matloff teaches crisis reporting at Columbia’s Journalism School. She just published a manual for all hazards, How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need.

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BYSTANDER TIPS

Don’t Be a Good Samaritan Unless You Know What You’re Doing

The golden rule “Do no harm” is not just for doctors. It also applies to innocent passers-by who stroll down the street and see someone choking on a hotdog.

Judith Matloff

BUCKLE UP

Arresting Capitol Rioters Won’t Stop Hard-Core Extremists

Jan. 6 arrests won’t stop violent right-wingers. They’ll just get more pissed off. And lone actors will be back.

Judith Matloff

UP IN ARMS

Armed Preppers Say Antifa Is Coming for Your Canned Tomatoes

Preppers include everyone from urbanites hoarding flashlight batteries to militant survivalists, but lately there's been increasing online chatter about stockpiling guns and ammo.

Judith Matloff

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TOSSING THE PLAYBOOK

Pandemic Plays Hell With Fighting Wildfires and Hurricanes

Emergency managers face unclear guidelines, lack of rapid testing, and less shelter space.

Judith Matloff

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GET READY

The Worst of Corona Trauma Is Still Ahead of Us

The psychological effects of disasters such as hurricanes or terrorist attacks are devastating but short-lived. The emotional fallout of this pandemic just keeps coming.

Judith Matloff

Don’t Be a Good Samaritan Unless You Know What You’re Doing

Arresting Capitol Rioters Won’t Stop Hard-Core Extremists

Armed Preppers Say Antifa Is Coming for Your Canned Tomatoes

Pandemic Plays Hell With Fighting Wildfires and Hurricanes

The Worst of Corona Trauma Is Still Ahead of Us

If You’re Not a Prepper Already, What Are You Waiting For?