Digital News Report– The Obama administration has made nine legal memos made during the Bush administration public. The memos contained such things as wiretapping without a warrant, executive power, and detaining terrorist…
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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.
Medical Marijuana Now “American Policy”
Digital News Report- After last weeks announcement by Attorney General Eric Holder that DEA raids on medical marijuana dispensaries would end, supporters of medical cannabis exhaled in relief. During the Bush administration,…
Project Runway Designer Comes to San Francisco
The Academy of Friends’ Academy Award Night Gala will feature Jack Mackenroth from “Project Runway” presenting his HIV and AIDS education initiative, “Living Positive By Design.” The gala will benefit 12 local Bay Area HIV and AIDS service organizations. #AcademyofFriends #JackMackenroth #ProjectRunway #HIV #AIDS #LivingPositiveByDesign #BayArea #HIVServiceOrganizations
US Congress Passes Stimulus
Digital News Report- The United States Congress has passed the $787 billion stimulus package that is aimed at boosting the weakened economy. The Senate, with a margin of 60-38 passed the bill,…
Iceland to Appoint World’s First Openly Gay Prime Minister
Digital News Report- Iceland will soon appoint Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, an openly gay Icelandic politician currently serving as the nation’s Minister for Social Affairs, as Prime Minister. Sigurðardóttir will be the first openly…
Iceland Government Collapses
Digital News Report- Riots have broken out in the streets of Reykjavik, Iceland as the government collapsed in the face of the global economic crisis. Protests have been raging since last October…
UCSF Report on Taser Usage
Digital News Report- Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco have released a study on the use of stun guns. According to the study, the rate of sudden deaths increased six-fold…
Obama Overturns Mexico City Policy
Digital News Report- President Obama overturned the Mexico City Policy, which bans all non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that receive federal funding from performing or promoting abortion services in other countries. The policy was…
Blagojevich Holds Press Conference
Digital News Report- Governor Rod Blagojevich called another press conference today to discuss the recent events surround the Senate seat scandal. He has been accused of trying to sell Barack Obama’s vacant…
Oath Do-over, He’s President Again
Digital News Report- President Barack Obama has taken the Oath of Office again, so all of the conspiracy nutters can give it a rest. After Chief Justice John Roberts flubbed the 35…