For AFGE president Everett Kelley and his 800,000-odd workers, what was once a safe career choice has become a high-wire act.
Emily Cooke is a Staff Writer at various publications, including South West Londoner and Scientific American. Based in London, she specializes in health news, drawing from her background in biology and clinical neuroscience, with a focus on science communication and medical writing. Emily has been featured in notable outlets such as Live Science, Space.com, and The New Republic, and was recognized as one of MHP Communications' 30 journalists to watch under 30 in 2018.









