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Sam Delgado

Sam Delgado

Former Future Perfect Fellow

Sam Delgado was a Future Perfect fellow writing about labor and food systems, public health, and literacy.

Previously, she was the production manager at More Perfect Union, a nonprofit news outlet covering labor and politics. She oversaw the logistics of hundreds of video shoots, as well as produced stories on unionization campaigns and labor strikes.

Sam was proudly born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from Boston University, and is currently based in Washington, DC. She can be reached at samantha.delgado@voxmedia.com and on X at @SamDelgadoTX.

Latest articles by Sam Delgado

Future Perfect
Want to fight climate change effectively? Here’s where to donate your money.Want to fight climate change effectively? Here’s where to donate your money.
Future Perfect

These are eight of the most high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based organizations. You may not have heard of them.

By Sigal Samuel, Rachel DuRose and 2 more
10 charts prove that clean energy is winning — even in the Trump era
Escape Velocity

Climate progress is actually good business.

By Umair Irfan, Benji Jones and 2 more
Future Perfect
Think twice before you smear beef tallow and salmon sperm on your faceThink twice before you smear beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face
Future Perfect

The hidden cost of animal-based beauty trends.

By Sam Delgado
Future Perfect
You need to start taking airborne fungal outbreaks seriouslyYou need to start taking airborne fungal outbreaks seriously
Future Perfect

The neglected ways climate change is affecting our health, explained by Valley fever.

By Sam Delgado
Future Perfect
We can see factory farm pollution all the way from spaceWe can see factory farm pollution all the way from space
Future Perfect

But communities of color face the worst ammonia pollution on the ground, a new study reveals.

By Sam Delgado
Future Perfect
The future of vaccines is needle-freeThe future of vaccines is needle-free
Future Perfect

Nasal vaccines are more effective and easier to get to the people who need it most.

By Sam Delgado
Climate
What the Air Quality Index doesn’t tell us about the airWhat the Air Quality Index doesn’t tell us about the air
Climate

As Los Angeles smolders, the AQI can’t capture the full picture of wildfire smoke.

By Sam Delgado
Climate
Want to help fire victims? The best way to support Los Angeles in the short and long term.Want to help fire victims? The best way to support Los Angeles in the short and long term.
Climate

Here’s how to decide where to donate your money, time, and stuff.

By Sam Delgado
Down to Earth
Wildfires impact wildlife and pets, too. Here’s how you can help them.Wildfires impact wildlife and pets, too. Here’s how you can help them.
Down to Earth

Los Angeles is home to a diverse ecosystem of animals. Now their lives and homes are at risk.

By Sam Delgado
Future Perfect
Mexico just put animal welfare into its national constitutionMexico just put animal welfare into its national constitution
Future Perfect

These reforms are a big win for advocates, but what happens next will be crucial for animals’ rights.

By Sam Delgado