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Chris Riotta

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Chris Riotta is a reporter from New York, Master’s candidate in Journalism at Columbia University and author of The Independent's weekly series Polarized: Voices From Across America, which profiles voters in all 50 states. He has covered topics as diverse as politics and international conflict, immigration and Internet culture. Riotta began writing for a variety of new media outlets before reporting for several national magazines and international publications.

Chris Riotta

A US border patrol agent oversees migrants as they are processed at an immigrant detention centre

Bodies, drugs and walls: On the road with US Border Patrol

'It's business as usual around these parts ... We've got to protect America 24/7'

Gina Ortiz Jones has launched a second bid for Congress in Texas' 23rd district. Can the Democrat break through in a crucial swing district during a historically polarized time in American politics?

Gina Ortiz Jones: Texas Democrat responds to homophobic attacks

Migrants from El Salvador wait to be attended by migration authorities in La Hachadura, El Salvador, last week

Report: Next generation paves the way for immigration reform in the US

Presidential election cycles have become increasingly expensive over the years — but something unusual is happening in 2020.

How 2020 became the year of 'fundraising on steroids'

In a divided time, The Independent is highlighting unique voters every week from all 50 states – featuring a nation of different voices

Polarized: Meet the South Dakota voter supporting Joe Biden in 2020

'One of the things that was encouraging to me as I watched the Democratic convention was this message of unity and hope ... that’s certainly not something I’ve felt in 2020'

Polarized: Meet the South Dakota voter supporting Joe Biden in 2020

'One of the things that was encouraging to me as I watched the Democratic convention was this message of unity and hope ... that’s certainly not something I’ve felt in 2020'

In a divided time, The Independent is highlighting unique voters every week from all 50 states – featuring a nation of different voices

In a divided time, The Independent is highlighting unique voters every week from all 50 states - featuring a nation of different voices.

Why this Minnesota voter thinks Biden and Hillary Clinton are similar

In a divided time, The Independent is highlighting unique voters every week from all 50 states – featuring a nation of different voices

Polarized: West Virginia voter slams Trump over failed promises

In a divided time, The Independent is highlighting unique voters every week from all 50 states – featuring a nation of different voices

Absentee voter says she’s ‘extremely concerned’ about Postal Service

In a divided time, The Independent is highlighting unique voters every week from all 50 states – featuring a nation of different voices

US Election 2020

Polarized: 'Why I'm not voting for Biden or Trump'

In a divided time, The Independent is highlighting unique voters every week from all 50 states – featuring a nation of different voices

US Election 2020

Polarized: 'Why I'm not voting for Biden or Trump'

In a divided time, The Independent is highlighting unique voters every week from all 50 states – featuring a nation of different voices

Biden voter says progressives may be ‘surprised’ by his presidency

In a divided time, The Independent is highlighting unique voters every week from all 50 states - featuring a nation of different voices.

Why this Trump voter says he's 'on the fence' about supporting Biden