How Violence Helped A Turtle Species Cling to Life
This past Friday was World Environment Day. Our managing editor reflects on a critically endangered turtle whose survival reveals uncomfortable truths about humanity.
The Day When The Text Came
Our Managing Editor recounts how the newsroom responded to Alex's work permit limbo
Some Photos of My Cat to Cheer Your Long Weekend Up
Our unofficial mascot, Hudson the cat, is adjusting to new life 8,000 miles away from where he was born and raised.
I Have Departed the United States on a One-Way Flight
Alex is leaving the US after Trump's USCIS wrongfully denied his work permit renewal
Bird Flu, 20 Years Later
Dear Reader, Across the world, avian influenza (or bird flu) has been wreaking havoc on animals. In Chile alone, as of May 11th, 2026, more than 700,000...
Celebrating Eight Years of The Xylom!
Dear Reader, Today, we celebrate eight years of The Xylom. Eight is an auspicious number across various Asian cultures and religions, symbolizing wealth and...
Is It Time to Rethink Elections in Extreme Heat?
Dear Reader, This week, Priyanka Thirumurthy, who wrote two stories for The Xylom, in partnership with Dialogue Earth, on the impacts of heat on voters,...
A Russian Missile Narrowly Missed Our Editor at Large
On World Press Freedom Day, we are launching a $6500 fundraiser to support KC
Give in May Kicks Off on World Press Freedom Day!
Dear Reader, Whether you’ve been with us from the start or only found us last week, thank you for turning to The Xylom as a trusted source for news on the...
A Dispatch From #SEJ2026
Our globetrotting Editor-at-Large shares her experience of attending her first journalism conference stateside
Your Voice Matters to Us!
Here's what stood out so far among your responses to our annual audience survey
An Annual Report, An Award, And An Ask
Dear Reader, I am proud to present you with two pieces of good news. First is our 2025 Annual Report. It’s the first one I’ve been part of, and it brings a...
April 9th: A National Moment for Local News and Information
The Xylom's reporting can only reach the communities that need it, thanks to a robust local news ecosystem
Let’s Not Give Up Milk Tea
The global energy crisis is devastating oil and gas-reliant South Asian countries, affecting residents' ability to go to school and cook.
The Hidden Costs of Your Shrimp
Dear Reader, This week, The Xylom collaborated with Behan Box to publish “Wage Cuts, Broken Security: US Tariffs Squeeze Women in India’s Shrimp Industry”. I...
My Grandmother Was a Farmer
Our Managing Editor shares takeaways from a media workshop
As Nepal’s Political Landscape Shifts, Mixed Emotions Engulf Me
First published on his LinkedIn page, our own Saugat Bolakhe offers observations on a nation-altering election.
These Drones Are Not Built to Kill
We are still rebuilding our $30,000 rainy day fund after recording a significant deficit last year. Our goal is to gain 15 new members this month. Will you...
It's Not Just Us
Why wildlife stories have always felt personal for our Managing Editor
Climate Change is (Still) Wrecking Your Daily Coffee
Dear Reader, I have always been a tea lover. I am sure you are familiar with green tea, but have you ever tried cardamom tea, masala tea, or biriyani tea? It...
