Natalie Bailey

Natalie Bailey is a freelance journalist and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has worked and reported in eight countries with a focus on humanitarian and development issues. She holds a Masters of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University.

Is Bloomberg the benevolent billionaire the Democrats need?

Natalie Bailey Jan 13, 2020

As the latest to announce his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination and the richest candidate, Michael Bloomberg has thwarted the prescribed path and is forging ahead bypassing donations, debates and early primary states. Like…

New York City: still a beacon as the pendulum swings

Natalie Bailey Nov 27, 2019

Forever associated with the Statue of Liberty, these lines from Emma Lazarus’s 1883 sonnet still speak to New York’s stature and image 136 years later. Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free The wretched…

Within a crowded field, the Democratic nomination is still up for grabs

Natalie Bailey Nov 7, 2019

The United States is just one year away from the vote that will determine the resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue from 2021 to 2024. The big question remains: Which one of the droves of Democratic candidates will be put forth to challenge…

History has its eyes on you: the fundamentals of a US political campaign

Natalie Bailey Jul 18, 2019

If you’re familiar with the music and story of the Broadway show “Hamilton”, you may know more about the origin of political campaigning in the United States of America than you think. As described in the song The Election of 1800, Aaron…

A packed starting grid: Democratic presidential candidates 2020

Natalie Bailey Apr 10, 2019

While the next presidential election in the United States is 20 months away, Democrats already have enough players – 15 candidates - to spur broad speculation on who will ultimately win the nomination in July 2020. Historically speaking,…