Jamie Kalven

Jamie Kalven is an American journalist and human rights activist, born in 1948. He is based in Chicago, Illinois, where he has been actively involved in community organizing and investigative reporting. Kalven's work focuses on issues such as police misconduct and the conditions of public housing, shedding light on critical social problems in the city.

As the founder of the Invisible Institute, a non-profit journalism organization based on Chicago's South Side, Kalven has established a platform for in-depth reporting and community engagement. His approach to journalism has earned him recognition, including being described as a "guerrilla journalist" by renowned Chicago journalist Studs Terkel. Through his work, Kalven continues to contribute to the city's social and political discourse, advocating for human rights and transparency.