Dennis Kucinich Digital News Report – Many Democrats tout health reform as a cause for the people, but not Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich. The former Presidential Candidate says the proposals are a…
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Greg Cook is a political activist from San Francisco who enjoys hiking, reading, and going to the movies. He became a writer for Digital News Report in December 2008 and was one of the first writers for the organization. In March 2009 he became an assistant editor to help assist with the increasing volume of stories. He remains one of the most frequent contributors.
He was born and raised in San Francisco and reports on local events as well as political news and activism from around the world. Greg is a frequent traveler and has a strong interest in global politics and cultures.
San Diego Hit Hard By Winter Storm – Southwest Cancels Flights
Current IR View Digital News Report – Bad weather in Southern California has knocked out power and prompted officials to cancel flights at Lindbergh Field (San Diego International Airport). High winds and…
Baltimore Ravens Clobber New England Patriots
AFC Ravens Patriots Digital News Report – The Baltimore Ravens smashed the New England Patriots’ hopes of making it to the Super Bowl on Sunday with a 33-14 win. This is an…
Patrick Swayze, 57, Passes Away
Patrick Swayze passed away this afternoon after a nearly two year long struggle with pancreatic cancer. After being diagnosed in January 2008, Swayze underwent chemotherapy, which he initially responded well to. However,…
Palin Steps Down as Governor
Digital News Report– Former Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin will be stepping down from her position as the Governor of Alaska in the coming weeks. Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell is expected to…
Protestors in Iran use Twitter, Youtube for Communications
Digital News Report- Despite reports of Internet and phone outages, protesters in Iran have managed to take advantage of technology to update the world on what’s happening in their country. Protests have…
Tensions with North Korea Intensify
Digital News Report- A resolution drafted by the United States to expand sanctions against North Korea due to their recent underground nuclear test and continued missile launches has been presented to the…
Alan Keyes Arrested
Digital News Report- Former Presidential Candidate Alan Keyes, who lost against President Obama in the 2004 Senate race, was arrested today at University of Notre Dame. Father Norman Weslin, who is a…
Stage 2 Water Shortage in Santa Cruz
Digital News Report- The City of Santa Cruz has declared a Stage 2 Water Shortage and has imposed certain water restrictions on residents of the city. The restrictions that went into place…
US Journalist in North Korea Headed to Trial
Digital News Report- The two U.S. journalists from the San Francisco based Current TV who are currently being held by the North Korean government will face trial for espionage. Laura Ling, the…