Kellan Howell

Kellan Howell is a continuous news writer for The Washington Times, covering defense and national security. Originally from Williamsburg, Virginia, Kellan graduated from James Madison University where she received bachelor's degrees in media arts and design and international affairs with a concentration in western European politics.
During her time at JMU, she interned for British technology and business news website "ITPro" in London and worked as a freelance reporter for The Washington Guardian. She was also an executive editor of 22807, a new student magazine covering arts and culture in the JMU community.
Kellan can be reached at khowell@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Kellan Howell

Yelp can keep negative reviewers’ IDs private, Va. Supreme Court rules

The Virginia Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a judge's decision to force California-based website Yelp to turn over the names of users who wrote negative reviews of a Virginia carpet cleaning business.

April 16, 2015

Wal-Mart beats church in court battle over gun sales

A federal appeals court has ruled that Wal-Mart's investors did not have the right to challenge the company's sales policies on guns and any other item shareholders may think socially offensive, slapping down a previous ruling from a judge appointed by President Obama.

April 15, 2015

Wal-Mart wins gun-sales case against investors who want to bar such purchases

An appeals court ruled Tuesday that Wal-Mart investors don't have a right to try to stop the company from selling rifles or any other product those shareholders may think is socially destructive.

April 14, 2015

NASCAR fans target of ‘Rev the Vote’ campaign; could increase Republican voter turnout

A new nonprofit is hoping to rev up motor sports fans to participate in campaigns and elections, seeking partnerships with racing giants like NASCAR and support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in an effort that political strategists say could increase GOP voter turnout.

April 12, 2015