Brian Monroe

Washington, D.C.

Animator on The Washington Post's Video Team

Education: Rochester Institute of Technology, BFA in Animation

Brian Monroe produces animations and motion graphics for The Washington Post's video team.
Latest from Brian Monroe

How an Israeli hostage rescue that left scores of Palestinians dead unfolded

A review of videos of the June 8 raid in Nuseirat shows the Israeli military employed heavy airstrikes on a dense residential area for nearly four hours

August 13, 2024

Simone Biles made her name in women’s gymnastics with these skills

Take an in-depth look at the five skills that bear the name of the world’s best gymnast.

July 28, 2024

    How Big Tobacco created a menthol ban controversy

    The Biden administration is again delaying a ban on menthol cigarettes amid political pressure from Big Tobacco. Here’s how we got here — and why it matters.

    June 21, 2024

      Why birth control misinformation is on the rise

      Birth control misinformation has become prevalent on social media and is particularly dangerous in post-Roe America. We break down how we got here.

      March 21, 2024

        Why Republicans are finally embracing early voting in 2024

        After demonizing mail-in and early voting during the 2020 and 2022 elections, Republican officials are now telling their voters to embrace it heading into 2024.

        January 11, 2024

        Flashes, shimmers and blind spots: Here’s what migraine aura looks like

        The Post spoke to migraine sufferers about living with aura, a disturbance that can cause temporary visual impairment, and created video illustrations of what they see.

        December 21, 2023
        Bethany Noël hasn't had a day free of migraine pain since 2020. (Alexa Juliana Ard/The Washington Post)

        How Hamas exploited Israel’s reliance on tech to breach barrier on Oct. 7

        This Post video shows how Hamas fighters neutralized long-range cameras, sophisticated sensors and remote-control weapons.

        November 17, 2023

          Junk food ads are everywhere online, and kids are watching

          Although both social media platforms and brands have rules about ads for high fat, salt and sugar foods, branded content is slipping through the cracks online.

          October 17, 2023

            Why dietitians promote diet soda and sweets on social media

            The Washington Post and The Examination found that the food industry pays dozens of “influencer” dietitians to promote its products on TikTok and Instagram.

            September 11, 2023

              Why scrolling on social media is addictive

              Scrolling through social media can be addictive in similar ways to cocaine or alcohol. And it’s contributing to a growing mental health crisis among youths.

              July 14, 2023