Tara Francis Chan

Senior Editor

Tara previously worked as a senior editor at Newsweek, where she led coverage of politics and social issues. Prior to that, she was the launch editor of Business Insider’s Asia desk and was the editor of a leading Australian print magazine. Her work has been cited in congressional hearings and rebuffed by Chinese state media. Tara studied science communication and has worked on projects in London, Moscow, Sydney, Edinburgh, and Abu Dhabi. She graduated from the University of New South Wales where she was a William McIlrath Rural Scholar.

Articles by Tara Francis Chan

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Is Fresh Off His Book Tour, But Activists Say He Doesn’t Live Up to His National Reputation

Progressive lawmakers and activists say Cuomo has failed to adequately protect those who are out of work, at risk of losing their homes, or living behind bars, where the virus has spread rapidly.

Tara Francis Chan, Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg Nov 19, 2020

The Count #18: Trump Gives Away Plan to Steal Election

The Count is a daily newsletter and live show from The Appeal and NowThis, focused on what happens in the scenario that the 2020 presidential race is too close to call on election night, if President Donald Trump makes good on his promise to not accept the election results, and what we can do in the 77 days between election day and the inauguration to uphold our democracy.

Tara Francis Chan Nov 03, 2020

The Count #3: White Extremist Groups Pledge To “Poll Watch” For Trump

The Count is a daily newsletter and live show from The Appeal and NowThis, focused on what happens if the 2020 presidential race is too close to call on election night, if President Donald Trump then makes good on his promise to not accept the election results, and what we can do in the 77 days between election day and the inauguration to uphold our democracy.

Tara Francis Chan

The Count: Trump’s Plot To Steal The Election

The Count is a daily newsletter and live show from The Appeal and NowThis, focused on what happens in the scenario that the 2020 presidential race is too close to call on election night, President Donald Trump makes good on his promise to not accept the election results, and what we can do in the 77 days between election day and the inauguration to uphold our democracy.

Tara Francis Chan Oct 13, 2020

The Count #1

Launched alongside our new daily show The Count, we’re focusing on what happens in the scenario that the 2020 presidential race will be too close to call on election night, that President Donald Trump makes good on his promise to not accept the election results—and what we can do in the 77 days between election day and the inauguration to uphold our democracy.

Tara Francis Chan Oct 09, 2020