Cole Lauterbach

Managing Editor at Straight Arrow News

scottsdale, arizona, united states

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An energetic and results-driven journalist, Cole has 15+ years of professional writing and broadcasting experience.Specialties: Public affairs journalism in the age of short attention spans. I turn complicated things into understandable and entertaining content. Investigative and enterprise journalism.

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Lawsuit claiming Workday's AI skipped job hunters over 40 is seeking plaintiffs

An artificial intelligence program used by one of the largest HR services companies in the U.S. allegedly put resumes of applicants who were Black, disabled, female or over 40 behind other job candidates. Workday’s hiring recommendation practices are the ... See more

san.com•Cole Lauterbach•Jan 9, 2026

Hold the pickle, hold the lettuce: Arizona may ban using SNAP for fast food

Should federal food assistance pay for a Big Mac? Arizona is one of several states that allow it for qualified individuals, but a group of lawmakers wants to make sure no taxpayer dollars are spent at the drive-thru. And since nearly all of the participat... See more

san.com•Cole Lauterbach•Jan 6, 2026

Five of the biggest stories ignored by news outlets on the right in 2025

Bias in the American news landscape is as varied as it is rampant. From over-representation of one perspective to using biased terms and impugning motive, many news organizations slant the day’s events in a way that appeals to their target audience. One o... See more

san.com•Cole Lauterbach•Jan 1, 2026

Five of the biggest stories ignored by news outlets on the left in 2025

san.com•Cole Lauterbach•Jan 1, 2026

New Year's resolutions shift back toward physical, mental health in 2026

As we ring in the new year, about a third of Americans will pull out their vision boards and draw up resolutions for 2026. In a shift from 2025, Americans said they will prioritize taking better care of their physical and mental health. According to a sur... See more

san.com•Cole Lauterbach•Jan 1, 2026

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Bachelor Of Arts, Broadcast Journalism at Columbia College ChicagoGraduated: 2006

Associates, General Studies at Kankakee Community CollegeGraduated: 2003

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Lawsuit claiming Workday's AI skipped job hunters over 40 is seeking plaintiffs

Hold the pickle, hold the lettuce: Arizona may ban using SNAP for fast food

Five of the biggest stories ignored by news outlets on the right in 2025

Five of the biggest stories ignored by news outlets on the left in 2025

New Year's resolutions shift back toward physical, mental health in 2026

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Lawsuit claiming Workday's AI skipped job hunters over 40 is seeking plaintiffs

Hold the pickle, hold the lettuce: Arizona may ban using SNAP for fast food

Five of the biggest stories ignored by news outlets on the right in 2025

Five of the biggest stories ignored by news outlets on the left in 2025

New Year's resolutions shift back toward physical, mental health in 2026

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