Jianing “Holly” He

Multimedia Fellow

Jianing “Holly” He is the multimedia fellow at the Texas Tribune. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. A June graduate of Northwestern University, where she studied journalism and psychology, she spent the summer after graduation at CNN International in Atlanta helping to produce special programming projects. She has previously edited documentaries for Chicago’s Kindling Group, investigated cryptocurrency exchanges in China as an intern with Reuters Shanghai, and produced podcasts for the Daily Northwestern. In her spare time she can be found reading Haruki Murakami, solving jigsaw puzzles or cooking.

Recent Contributions

2018 Tribfest: Texas midterm elections, Brett Kavanaugh, and other issues

by Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He and Justin Dehn Oct. 5, 2018

Watch as we look back at some of the news made at the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival.

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We set up a virtual debate between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz. Hear where they stand.

by Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn, Todd Wiseman and Jianing “Holly” He Sept. 27, 2018

Watch O'Rourke and Cruz virtually debate issues like immigration, guns and health care.

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Abortion, health care and the best BBQ in their congressional district. Roy and Kopser contend for Lamar Smith's seat.

by Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman Sept. 25, 2018

In Texas' 21st Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith is retiring, Republican Chip Roy and Democrat Joseph Kopser virtually debate in the latest episode of our "Split Decision" video series.

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Trade wars, "Meatless Mondays" and BBQ. Texas Agriculture Commissioner candidates square off

by Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman Sept. 20, 2018

In the latest edition of our "Split Decision" video series, watch Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Democratic challenger Kim Olson virtually debate.

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Meet U.S. Rep. Will Hurd and his Democratic challenger, Gina Ortiz Jones

by Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman Sept. 7, 2018

In the only true swing district in Texas, Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones is seeking to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd. In the latest video in our "Split Decision" series, watch as the pair discuss gun laws, Trump's border wall and their Spanish-speaking skills.

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