Digital News Report- Members of the DNC convened at the DNC’s Winter Meeting and voted to elect Virginia Governor Tim Kaine to be the next Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Kaine…
Author: Greg Cook
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.
Compostmodern Conference in San Francisco
Digital News Report- The bi-annual Compostmodern conference will again convene in San Francisco on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at the Herbst Theatre. This year’s conference will demonstrate how sustainable solutions converge as…
Labradoodle as “First Dog” Raises Concerns
Digital News Report- The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. (LRC) and the Poodle Club of America (PCA) are voicing their concerns about the labradoodle trend, which they feel is detrimental to canine welfare…
Bishop Robinson’s Prayer for Obama and Nation
Digital News Report- Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire Gene Robinson offered a prayer for President-elect Obama and the nation at the Lincoln Memorial today, which kicked off four days of Inaugural celebrations…
Man Arrested on Assassination Threats
Digital News Report- U.S. Attorney Dunn Lampton announced today that a man named Steven Joseph Christopher was arrested by agents of the United States Secret Service for making threats against President-Elect Barack…
President Bush’s Farewell Address
Digital News report- Tonight President Bush addressed a room of around 250 invited guest called his “Fairwell Address,” which was also broadcast across the nation. He reflected on addressing the nation on…
43 Years Ago, Rober C. Weaver Appointed to HUD
Digital News Report- On January 13th 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed a man by the name of Robert C Weaver the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A single appointment…
Gay Bishop to Pray at Inauguration Event
Digital News Report- New Hampshire Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson will be offering a prayer at the Lincoln Memorial at an inaugural event for President-elect Barack Obama this Sunday. Robinson, the first openly…
Blagojevich Impeached
Digital News Report- State legislators vote 114 to 1 to make Governor Blagojevich the first Illinois governor to be impeached and will attempt try him on the charge that he abused his…
Oakland Shooting Sparks Riot
Digital News Report– A protest turned violent on Wednesday night in Oakland, leading to 105 arrests by the Oakland Police Department. The protestors was in response to the fatal shooting of Oscar…