Alexandra Gutierrez

Alexandra Gutierrez is a reporter based in the Aleutian Islands. She is also former associate Web editor of The American Prospect.

Recent Articles

The Little Picture: Mine Safety.

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A safety lamp hangs in Beckley, West Virginia. Rescuers are still working to find the four missing coal miners at Upper Big Branch.

(Flickr/Emily Hoyer)

The Little Picture: 28 Days, 6 Hours, 42 Minutes, 12 Seconds.

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On Sunday, the Obamas helped lead the White House Easter Egg Roll. Deputy Director of Oval Office Operations Brian Mosteller dressed up as the Easter Bunny.

(White House/Pete Souza)

The Little Picture: Cory Booker.

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In March, according to the Star-Ledger, Newark, New Jersey went a full calendar month without a single homicide. Reduced crimes rates over the past four years are partly attributable to the Cory Booker administration. Booker took office in 2006.

(Flickr/Oracle Monkey)

The Little Picture: Fools of April.

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For the month of March, Topeka, Kansas, became Google, Kansas. Google reciprocated in kind by renaming itself Topeka for April Fool's Day.

The Little Picture: Cherry Blossom Season.

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It's springtime in Washington! The cherry blossoms are in bloom, and peak viewing dates are Thursday and Friday.

(Flickr/Jeff Kubina)

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