Tara Law

Tara Law is a reporter at TIME. She works on the accolades team, where she helps lead long-term projects, including TIME100 Next, TIME100 Companies and TIME100 Inventions. She has also covered topics ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic, to the drug overdose epidemic, to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Recent Articles

The Best Moments from the TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Creating Climate Action

On Dec. 1, a diverse set of leaders—including an indigenous activist fighting oil drilling, a car manufacturer, a fashion designer, and a shipping magnate—sat down together for dinner in Dubai for the same purpose: to...

By Tara Law

Why the Major Drop in Veteran Homelessness Offers Hope for Others

Progress among veterans shows that efforts to help people can be effective if matched to the scale of the crisis.

By Tara Law

Ashley Judd on the Power of Stories

In Judd's years of advocacy, she’s most proud that the women and girls she encounters are willing to share their experiences with her.

By Tara Law

Maine Is Missing Opportunities to Stop Gun Violence, Experts Say

Maine doesn’t have specific measures that have been shown to reduce gun deaths among adults, according to experts.

By Tara Law

An Arctic Border Town Feels a New Chill From Russia

TIME captures Norway's High North, where a new Iron Curtain is coming down just miles away.

By Tara Law

What’s Next for Ukraine? An Expert Weighs In

Here's what we could expect from Ukraine's counter-offensive.

By Tara Law

10 Photographs of Florida's 1,000-Year Storm

Stunning images of the storm that brought 25.91 inches of rain to Fort Lauderdale within 24 hours—a potential Florida record.

By Tara Law and Eli Cohen

Why Hoax School Shooter ‘Swatting’ Calls Are Hard to Stop

And on March 29, a Pennsylvania high schooler sent a text to his family, “I love you all. There is an active shooter.” It was a hoax.

By Tara Law

Rescuing Ukraine's Children From Russia

Save Ukraine has brought 95 Ukrainian children home from Russia and Russian-occupied territory, says the NGO's founder, Mykola Kubela.

By Tara Law

Who Was the War Blogger Killed Russia?

Tatarsky, a boisterous supporter of the Russian war in Ukraine, was killed in an explosion in St. Petersburg.

By Tara Law

7 Democracies That Have Indicted Their Leaders

Trump's indictment is a first for the U.S.—but other democracies have routinely prosecuted leaders.

By Tara Law

The Real Reason Russia Charged a WSJ Reporter With Espionage

Experts on press freedom tell TIME that Russia’s claim he committed espionage is dubious.

By Tara Law

Over-The-Counter Narcan is a First Step

Prescriptionless Narcan could mean that more people have it on hand during an overdose, but there are still barriers to access.

By Tara Law

Why Russia to Move Nuclear Weapons to Belarus

In a first since the Cold War, Russia plans to move nuclear weapons abroad. But observers say Putin still isn’t likely to use the arsenal.

By Tara Law

Australia's Historic Indigenous Referendum

The profound constitutional change would create a new representative body known as the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

By Tara Law

Miami Beach Never Wanted Spring Break Partiers, Mayor Says After Deadly Shootings

“I don't think we need to be an all-night party town. We offer so much more,” Mayor Dan Gelber says.

By Tara Law

Will Vladimir Putin Actually Be Arrested for ICC Warrant?

In a major step forward in the effort to recognize Russian crimes in Ukraine, the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

By Tara Law

Protests Sweep France Over Pension Reform

Amid weeks of protest, President Macron invoked an article to push through pension reform without a parliamentary vote.

By Tara Law

The U.S. Has a New Most Popular Dog Breed

A new dog breed has waddled its way into Americans’ hearts—but not without some controversy.

By Tara Law

Is Russia Committing Genocide? What Experts Say

There's evidence that Russian war crimes in Ukraine can be classified as genocide—but they might not meet the high bar of international law.

By Tara Law
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