Caroline Anders

Freelance journalist

Over the past four years, I’ve written daily explainers for The Washington Post’s two most-read political newsletters, broken massive political news — including President Joe Biden’s decision to step aside from the 2024 race — for news startup Semafor, and covered essential breaking news for both publications.

I'm currently freelancing and looking for any and all opportunities to write and edit. I have extensive experience with narrative journalism, breaking news, explainers, and many other formats. I've covered everything from the stock market to the White House and am up for any challenge.

Portfolio
Washington Post
08/11/2021
He was convicted of killing her brother. Now they're married.

Crystal Straus stood, soft pink dress rippling in the wind, exchanging vows with the man once convicted of killing her brother. His defense attorney officiated, and the lawyer's daughters were flower girls. She wore a wedding gown; he wore an ankle monitor.

Indiana Daily Student
04/28/2019
Murder in a crowded room

KeMontie Johnson was shot and killed at an IU fraternity party in October. Six months later, no one has been arrested for his murder. Police have no suspects.

Indiana Daily Student
03/25/2019
'She should've known better.'

Monroe County commissioner and Bloomington mayoral candidate Amanda Barge is being accused of sexually harassing a county contractor for more than a year.