I am drawn to journalism because I feel compelled to tell stories that get at the connective tissue of complex problems. I write about labor, immigration, and social justice issues, with a particular focus on borderlands and rural communities. I was born in San Diego; my parents immigrated from Poland. I am also a photographer. The camera for me is a tool for building relationships with people and learning about them. I am a journalist because I am drawn to people and learning how their lives are affected by institutions that wield power.

Philip is an investigative reporter and multimedia journalist at inewsource focused on the environment and energy in San Diego and Imperial counties. Click here to view the latest articles.