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“All too many journalists seem to mistake scandal mongering for tenacious investigation, and far too many aspire to make themselves the story.”

Quote by Laurie Garrett

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Laurie Garrett is a distinguished American journalist and author, born in 1951. She has made significant contributions to the field of public health reporting, focusing on the intersection of science, politics, and disease. Garrett has covered major health crises, including the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the SARS outbreak, and has been recognized for her insightful and in-depth reporting. more

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