April 3, 2026

Frank McCulley

03 Apr 2026 — 1 min read

"Reporters are heroes of our time", for without them we would not know truth and without truth there is no informed democracy. Reading about Shelly Kittleson is a humbling experience as we realize just how much some of our fellow humans are willing to risk to keep us informed.

"Heroes are to be defended, not just commended", so please take a moment to reach out to your elected officials (Congresspeople and Senators) and ask that they put pressure on the government of Iraq to help bring Shelly home safely and quickly. Learn about Shelly and share her story with others.

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