In Texas, the foster care system is failing the vulnerable children it’s meant to protect, leaving many without a safe place to live.

Sam Ward
Senior Producer, Digital
Sam Ward is a former senior digital producer for Reveal, where he oversees the web team. He has years of experience producing creative digital media projects for Oregon Public Broadcasting, PBS, ITVS and the Smithsonian, and he has managed projects for funders such as the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Education and Annenberg Media. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Ward is based in Reveal's Emeryville, California, office.
Reveal joins Autodesk for sensor and sonification workshop
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TechRaking 20: News from the Sky
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In Louisiana, a heavily armed response to protesters
People in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who protested the police shooting death of Alton Sterling met with a heavily armed response from law enforcement officials.
Haunting portraits of the unknown dead
Photographer Arne Svenson’s new book, “Unspeaking Likeness,” asks you to stare deep into the eyes of the unidentified dead.
More essential reading on the Orlando massacre
We’re continuing to compile essential coverage of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida – the worst in U.S. history – and its repercussions.
Essential reading on the Orlando massacre
In the aftermath of the Orlando, Florida, shooting, we’re compiling essential coverage on the massacre and its repercussions.