For the New York Times, about uncertainty in the energy sector, particularly the oil sector.

Unpublished illustration (based on an unused sketch) for Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. For an article about what doctors can do to help extinguish the epidemic of gun violence.

The Economist. For an article on observations of Russians' views of the Ukraine war. The author recalls how on the morning of the invasion he and the Russian executive's chauffeur waited in the bitter cold for him to arrive for his ride to work. Standing in the frigid morning air next to the executive's Mercedes Maybach, each checked their schedules as well as news of the invasion.

  In this series, I made use of the colors of Ukraine—blue and yellow—To suggest Russians' sympathies, contrasting them against the red of Russia or using them in unexpected ways.

The Economist. For an article on observations of Russians' views of the Ukraine war. Each morning the tutor would awaken very early, reaching for his phone to check his schedule and messages. On the morning of February 24th he woke up to news of the invasion.

The Economist. For an article on observations of Russians' views of the Ukraine war. When hired to teach at a local school, he was advised to never speak of the war; if the subject was brought up by a student, however, it was OK to discuss it. One day a young student used the colors of Ukraine in a presentation, which led to a classroom discussion on the Ukraine situation.
  Like a composite character in literature, this is a composite image, merging themes and specific incidents into one image. The crayons inside the Russian crayon box represent the inner feelings—sympathetic to Ukraine—of those who are outwardly Russian; the overall image represents the young student who created a visual presentation using the colors associated with Ukraine, if not literally a blue sky and yellow sun.

The Economist. For an article on observations of Russians' views of the Ukraine war. The author spent his days tutoring the Russian executive's young children, occasionally touching on the subject of the invasion with them. The housekeeper—a proud Russian who listened to Russian radio—supported the invasion, but the tutor often made attempts to counter the propaganda that she fed the children.

The Economist. For an article on observations of Russians' views of the Ukraine war. One of the many conversations the author had regarding the invasion was with his barber, who increasingly felt disdain for Putin and sympathy for the Ukranian people.

Ukraine, then and now. Personal piece.

Wall Street Journal. For an article on how even the timid are now emboldened to ask for a raise in light of the rising inflation numbers.

Pro Builder magazine: Because it's profitable, many home builders are developing communities and building homes specifically for renting rather than selling to home buyers.

Economist Magazine: Many Russians have installed VPN on their phones, allowing them to see past Russian propaganda

Economist Magazine: Many young Russian men are dodging the draft because of their opposition to the Ukraine war

Economist Magazine: Wealthy Russians can't get to their favorite vacation spots because of the Ukraine war, due to travel restrictions and the refusal of other countries to accept the Russian ruble.

Education Next. Guidance counselors helping high school students navigate difficult situations.

For ProBuilder Magazine. Home builders are now often developing communities of build-to-rent homes rather than homes built for sale. And because of the tremendous profit, many now act as the builder *and* rental company rather than selling the homes to rental agencies.