Logan H. Merrill
Investigative Reporter
ABOUT
Logan graduated from Brandeis University under the writing tutelage of famed playwright William Gibson. After authoring scripts for film and television, Logan shifted his focus to online journalism. He specializes in media and ethics, human rights and psychiatric abuse.
LATEST STORIES
ARTS & CULTURE
From Jaffa to Manila: Daniel & Bayou’s Mission to Change the World Through Film
Drawing on personal trials and cinematic passion, the duo creates stories that awaken audiences and spark action worldwide.
MENTAL HEALTH
Researchers Discover Data Vacuum on Antidepressant Withdrawal Hell
Swiss study finds only seven flawed papers on Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome after antidepressants, while 46 percent of those withdrawing face symptoms they describe as “extremely severe.”
DRUG PREVENTION
CDC Reports Steepest Drop in Overdose Deaths Since 1979
America’s overdose death toll fell sharply in 2024, with fentanyl deaths down nearly 37 percent. But experts warn the crisis is far from over.
DRUGS
Pro Footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas Throws Career and Life Away Over 4 Suitcases of Cannabis
Once a championship-winning athlete, Emmanuel-Thomas now faces up to 14 years in prison for trafficking 132 pounds of cannabis from Thailand.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Medical Doctor, Ex-NFL Player Among 255 Arrested in Florida Trafficking Operation
Arrests include prominent figures and foreign nationals, exposing the reach of modern slavery in Florida—one of the nation’s top trafficking states.
SCIENTOLOGISTS
Because None Survive Alone: One Conservationist’s Fight for Earth’s Future
Yvette Taylor and The Earth Organization are educating millions, restoring ecosystems and saving species from extinction through hands-on action and education.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Right Out of the Gate, Pope Leo XIV Forcefully Advocates Religious Freedom
From Eastern Christians to global interfaith outreach, the new pope makes religious freedom a top priority.
HATE
Fiona Ross Dodges Questions About Son Alex Barnes-Ross’ Stalking—Her Own Dubious Credentials Raise More
Her son isn’t the only one dodging accountability. Freedom investigates the unverifiable claims of singer and nonprofit founder Fiona Ross.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Global Survey Finds Majority Worldwide Believe in Spirits, God and Life After Death
From Latin America to Southeast Asia, beliefs in reincarnation, spirits and the afterlife are prevalent. Pew’s findings suggest that spirituality remains a significant aspect of belief systems globally.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Georgia Becomes State #30 to Enact Religious Freedom Restoration Act at State Level
The new law strengthens protections for faith, but faces backlash over fears it enables discrimination.
