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Lea is the research reporter for the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, where she documents violations and broader threats to press freedom nationwide. She previously worked as a news verification reporter at NewsGuard, where she identified and debunked false narratives. Her work focuses on polarization, online discourse, and U.S. politics. She graduated from Georgetown University in 2022 with a bachelor’s in foreign service.