Leigh Paterson

Email: lpaterson@insideenergy.org; leighpaterson@rmpbs.org

Leigh Paterson was raised in New Jersey, graduated from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, and then taught English at a culinary high school in France. Leigh then got her Master's in Broadcast Journalism from the S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, and then moved to Washington D.C. in 2009. After spending two years as a producer at CanadianTV's Washington bureau, Leigh left to freelance. Since then, as a one woman show, she has reported for TV and radio from across the country for BBC News, BBC World Service, PRI's the World, ABC-Univision, Agence France Presse, and CBC News.

Poll: Americans, Including Republicans And Gun Owners, Broadly Support Red Flag Laws

By • Aug 20, 2019

Strong majorities of Americans from across the political spectrum support laws that allow family members or law enforcement to petition a judge to temporarily remove guns from a person who is seen to be a risk to themselves or others, according to a new APM Research Lab/Guns & America/Call To Mind survey.

Body Camera Footage In De'Von Bailey Shooting Released

By , , & • Aug 16, 2019

The Colorado Springs Police Department has released body camera footage and other information related to the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death 19-year-old De'Von Bailey. The shooting sparked community rallies, a call for patience from Mayor John Suthers and a press conference with the family.

Recall Effort Against Colorado Lawmaker Ends After Gun Control Groups Donate Funds

By & • Jun 11, 2019

Following attention from prominent Democrats, and an announcement that gun control groups had donated over $100,000 to fighting the effort to recall Rep. Tom Sullivan (D), backers of the recall campaign have ended their pursuit.

Colorado Lawmakers Weigh 'Red Flag Law' As Gun Owners Push Back

By • May 3, 2018

Surrounded by law enforcement, district attorneys, and advocates, Colorado lawmakers unveiled a bill on Monday that would allow guns to be temporarily taken away from someone who is a significant risk to themselves or to others.

When Coal Companies Fail, Who Pays For The Cleanup?

By • Feb 29, 2016

Although Alpha Natural Resources filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August, operations at its Eagle Butte mine continue.
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