Madhuri Sathish
Bio
Madhuri is a Chicago-based political reporter covering abortion, immigration, breaking news, and more. She is a fluent French speaker and spent two years teaching English in Paris, France, where she also covered protests organized by American activists abroad for Bustle's news section. Madhuri's work has previously appeared in The Washington Post, Women's eNews, and the Social Justice News Nexus. In her spare time, Madhuri is a freelance writer and photographer dedicated to Harry Potter, dog memes, and better public transit. She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University, and spends the majority of each year wondering when Chicago's winter will come to an end. You can follow Madhuri on Twitter @MadhuriSathish, where she regularly tweets about politics and social justice.
If You Get Coronavirus, Here's How To Care For Yourself & Your Roommates
By Madhuri SathishWith nearly 250,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the United States as of April 3, more and more states are implementing shelter-in-place orders to limit their residents' movements and nonessential outings. But even with these precautions,…
You Can Help Others During The Coronavirus Pandemic By Donating Blood
By Madhuri SathishAs of April 2, the United States has over 230,000 known cases of the novel coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, and states and cities have increasingly imposed restrictions on their residents' movements. Across the country,…
Here's What To Know About Your Student Loan Payments During The Coronavirus Pandemic
By Madhuri SathishAs the coronavirus outbreak, which the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic on March 11, continues to spread around the globe, many schools, businesses, and gathering places have been shut down. For some, this means a transition to…
Here's What To Remember About Going Outdoors During The Coronavirus Pandemic
By Madhuri SathishMore than two weeks after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus a pandemic on March 11, the disease continues to spread, with more than 93,000 confirmed cases in the United States as of March 27. As various cities and states…
Here's What Experts Say About The Possibility Of Getting Coronavirus Twice
By Madhuri SathishWith nearly 85,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, across the United States as of March 27, more and more states and cities have implemented shelter-in-place measures to encourage their…
This Is 1 Of The Most Dangerous Coronavirus Myths Out There, According To Experts
By Madhuri SathishAs thousands of new coronavirus cases are confirmed across the United States, dozens of states and cities have implemented restrictions on non-essential outings and business operations. But with the growing number of cases also comes a great deal of…
Here's What To Know About The Coronavirus Stimulus Plan & How It Could Affect You
By Madhuri SathishWith more than 50,000 confirmed coronavirus cases across the United States as of Wednesday, March 25, and numerous restrictions on residents' movements, workers and businesses across the country have been demanding action from their elected…
You Can Help Shift & Gig Workers Affected By The Coronavirus Pandemic
By Madhuri SathishWith more than 49,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19, across the United States as of March 24, more cities and states are taking measures to contain the spread of the virus. More than two dozen states have…
You May Be Able To Spread Coronavirus Without Even Knowing It
By Madhuri SathishAs the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States and around the world, international leaders have taken steps to reduce movement in order to contain the virus more quickly. Public health officials have long advised Americans to stay…
If You Live Alone, Here's How To Get Ready For Coronavirus
By Madhuri SathishAs of March 18, one week after the World Health Organization (WHO) officially classified the coronavirus as a pandemic, The New York Times reported that more there were more than 7,000 confirmed coronavirus cases across all 50 states, Washington,…
Trump Declared A National Emergency To Address Coronavirus, & Here's What It Does
By Madhuri SathishOn Friday, March 13, two days after the World Health Organization (WHO) officially classified coronavirus as a pandemic, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in response to the outbreak of coronavirus. But what does Trump's…
Here's What You & Your Roommates Should Be Discussing For Coronavirus Prep
By Madhuri SathishOn Wednesday, March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially classified the outbreak of coronavirus as a pandemic. According to The New York Times, there are already more than 1,600 confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States alone as…
If You Live In A Dorm, Here's What To Know About Staying Safe From Coronavirus
By Madhuri SathishSince the World Health Organization (WHO) classified coronavirus as a pandemic on March 11, officials at all levels of the American government are taking steps to respond. But government officials aren't the only ones who need to come up with a…
Here's What To Know About Prepping For Coronavirus On Campus
By Madhuri SathishAs of Thursday, March 12, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States had surpassed 1,300, per The New York Times. As coronavirus continues to spread, many colleges and universities are trying to figure out how to best protect…
Here's Why Governors Are Declaring A State Of Emergency For Coronavirus
By Madhuri SathishWith more than 1,000 confirmed coronavirus cases across the United States as of March 11, multiple states are taking drastic measures to contain the virus, and the World Health Organization has officially classified coronavirus as a pandemic.…
Here's What To Know About What's Going On With Coronavirus
By Madhuri SathishEditor’s Note: On Wednesday, March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
As new cases of coronavirus are reported everywhere from California to Italy, people around the world are understandably…
Joe Biden's Wife, Jill Biden, Is Kind Of A BAMF
By Madhuri SathishAfter former Vice President Joe Biden's Super Tuesday rally in Los Angeles on March 3, a rather unlikely photo went viral: one of his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, physically putting herself between her husband and an animal rights protester who had rushed…
Someone Waved A Nazi Flag At A Bernie Sanders Rally & It's Wildly Troubling
By Madhuri SathishIf he wins the Democratic nomination and the general election, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders would be the United States' first Jewish president — and he's already facing anti-Semitism on the campaign trail. On Thursday, March 5, a man was kicked out…
Twitter Pointed Out A Big Problem With Super Tuesday's "Rigged" Primary
By Madhuri SathishOn March 3 — Super Tuesday 2020 — the remaining Democratic presidential candidates competed for more than 1,300 delegates as voters in 14 states and American Samoa headed to the polls. There was a lot at stake for the candidates left in the race, as…
What's At Stake In SCOTUS' Abortion Fight, From A Woman Who Fought (& Won) Her Case
By Madhuri SathishThe Supreme Court is getting ready to hear its first major abortion case under the Trump administration — and it's a little familiar. On March 4, the court will hear arguments in June Medical Services LLC v. Russo, a challenge to a 2014 Louisiana…
