Digital News Report- Unemployment in Santa Cruz County has risen from 12.6% to 13.1% in the past year, which is far higher than the statewide 10.9% and the national rate of 8.9%. …
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.
Pope’s Comments on Condoms, AIDS Angers Many
Digital News Report– France and Germany have publicly rebuked the Popes recent comments about the use of condoms and the AIDS epidemic. On a flight to Cameroon in Africa, the Pope stated…
Obama to Sign UN Gay Rights Declaration
Digital News Report- The Obama administration announced today that it plans on signing the UN declaration that will decriminalize homosexuality worldwide. When the declaration was first proposed last year, President Bush refused…
Obama to appear on Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show
President Obama is scheduled to appear on Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show on Thursday, marking the first time that a US President has appeared as a guest on the show. Presidential candidates…
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Statistics for 2009
Digital News Report– Recent data provided by the U.S. Defense Department shows that eleven gay service members were discharged from the Army in January under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy. The…
Hersh: “Executive Assassination Ring” Reported to Cheney
Digital News Report- Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist Symour Hersh stated at a “Great Conversations” event at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday that he believed an “executive assassination ring” existed under…
Third Death in Northern Ireland IRA Attack
Digital News Report- A police officer has been shot and killed in Northern Ireland during an attack by the Real Irish Republican Army (IRA). This marks the third member of security forces…
Aquarium of the Bay Introduced “Shells: Invasion of the Land Animals”
Digital News Report- Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco’s largest aquarium, is previewing two of its newest land-dwelling animals, the Western Pond Turtle and Cherry-head Red-legged Tortoise, during “Shells: Invasion of the…
Zimbabwe PM Injured, Wife Killed in Car Accident
Digital News Report– Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his wife were in an auto accident with a truck south of the capital, Harare. Tsvangirai is currently in stable condition, but his…
Sudan’s President Ignores ICC Arrest Warrant
Digital News Report- Despite being issued a warrant on Wednesday, President Omar al-Bashir appeared to be in jovial spirits as he met with supporters in Khartoum, Sudan’s capitol. The crowds chanted and…