William Wheeler

GlobalPost

William Wheeler is a freelance journalist. He has reported from around the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and Haiti. His work has appeared in print and multimedia formats in outlets such as The New York Times, TIME, Foreign Affairs, GlobalPost, GOOD Magazine, The Christian Science Monitor, and others.

From Havana to Quito: A refugee's fight for LGBT rights in Cuba

For members of Cuba's LGBT community, two choices exist: remain in country and face possible persecution, or brave the lengthy, uncertain road to asylum.

From Havana to Quito: A refugee's fight for LGBT rights in Cuba

Violence between rebel factions hints at civil war in Libya

Violence between rebel factions hints at civil war in Libya

Libya's militia-splintered state

Libya's militia-splintered state

Libyan militias' new strategy: Occupy Oil Field

Libyan militias' new strategy: Occupy Oil Field

How militias took control of post-Gaddafi Libya

How militias took control of post-Gaddafi Libya

Libya opposition's challenge to Muslim Brotherhood reminiscent of Egypt showdown

With charges pending against the alleged killers of US Ambassador Chris Stevens, militias show who's really in charge.

Libya opposition's challenge to Muslim Brotherhood reminiscent of Egypt showdown

Violent clash in Benghazi reveals growing divisions in Libya

A demonstration devolved into an armed clash on Saturday, killing dozens and exposing political currents that are gathering force.

Violent clash in Benghazi reveals growing divisions in Libya

Libya's purge of former Gaddafi officials reveals growing power of militias

The new Political Isolation Law has been criticized as too broad — and as a political weapon for punishing dissent.

Libya's purge of former Gaddafi officials reveals growing power of militias

Nearly two years after liberation, Libya at a crossroads

William Wheeler returns to Tripoli — where he reported during the Arab Spring — to find a different city than he left.

Nearly two years after liberation, Libya at a crossroads