Lauren Liebhaber

Lauren Liebhaber is a Senior Staff Writer for Stacker with a passion for covering breaking news, current events, and local journalism. Though currently based in Salem, Massachusetts, upstate New York will always be where she calls home. Lauren grew up in Clinton, attended St. Lawrence University for undergrad, and The S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications at Syracuse University for graduate school. Lauren spends all of her free time hanging out with her dog, a Leonberger named Yukon.

Most states have seen an increase in nursing licenses. So why are there still shortages?

A trainee nurse team walking down a hallway.

These regions see the worst wildfires

A man on a rooftop looks at approaching flames.

The Vatican is investigating a miracle at a Connecticut church. Here's every Eucharistic miracle visualized.

Communion rite during Catholic mass.

These local governments are suing Big Oil

A yellow offshore oil rig.

Antisemitic incidents are on the rise in most states

Two Jewish men wearing kippahs talking in a public bench in the financial district.

How spending on public safety and policing has changed over the last 40 years

A police officer stands with his back to the camera, a white police car in the distance.

From Stonewall to today: 50+ years of modern LGBTQ+ history

Gilbert Baker, the artist who designed the Rainbow Flag, making 500 new flags for an installation on Market St. in 1998.

How to prepare for and recover from hurricanes

A hurricane evacuation route sign at the side of a gravel roadway.

US cities with the dirtiest air

A view of the bridge with Balboa park and foliage in front of the San Diego skyline.

Jobs projected to grow the most in nursing—and how that compares to other health care roles

A nurse consulting a senior patient using an iPad.