tagged w/ Election 2008: What's Your Issue?
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Democracies must have freedoms in order to breathe, just as you and I need air to breathe. In the name of terrorism and security, dissent has largely been quashed. This has had the effect of both banishing protesters from the manstream media stage, as well as having induced federal employees, including the Secret Service, to engage in blatantly partisan and illegal activity.
This is very dangeruos in a democracy.
This is what happened when one journalist stepped outside a Presidential Free Speech Zone and refused to go back inside...Democracies must have freedoms in order to breathe, just as you and I need air to... more
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After Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and before Katrina in 2005, Annapolis made state-of-the-art plans to rebuild its city dock, raising it 10 feet higher, adding in rubber retaining walls to protect the city against flooding putting this small, historic, seaside town on the cutting edge of climate change and hurricane preparedness.After Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and before Katrina in 2005, Annapolis made... more
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Through the eyes and experiences of an at-risk program in Grandview, Missouri, I take a look at this controversial evaluation tool. From the reality of the program to possible fixes, the jury spoke on this very important federal initiative.Through the eyes and experiences of an at-risk program in Grandview, Missouri, I take... more
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View an honest chat with a Chicago Public School Teacher as she discusses everything from No Child Left Behind to Charter Schools in America....and whether or not teacher's should be paid as much as Doctors!View an honest chat with a Chicago Public School Teacher as she discusses everything... more
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In 1962, the CIA began a secret war in Laos that would last for 13 years. The Hmong were recruited and armed by the United States government to fight against the encroaching communists. Today, due to provisions of the Patriot Act, some Hmong are considered terrorists for their support of the CIA during the Secret War.In 1962, the CIA began a secret war in Laos that would last for 13 years. The Hmong... more
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Americans are under-insured and our hospitals are overcrowded. The equation does not balance. This video journal explores the issues that our production team came across as we got to the root of what ails our healthcare system.Americans are under-insured and our hospitals are overcrowded. The equation does not... more
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Our nation's emergency rooms are full, and the problem is only getting worse. Nearly 50 million Americans are without health insurance, which means their only option for care is the ER. The ER is also the most expensive option. Oftentimes patients face long waits that only compound their illnesses - which makes them more expensive to treat. So who pays when patients can't? This pod documents an evening at the ER with a college student who has no insurance and no where else to go - but the ER - for health care. Our nation's emergency rooms are full, and the problem is only getting worse.... more
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A young soldier in the Navy returns home and speaks of the conflicts he faced on the battlefront as well as the home front.A young soldier in the Navy returns home and speaks of the conflicts he faced on the... more
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With high dropout rates facing many comunities this electoral season, I set out to tell the story of a new Charter school in my hometown that is virtually eliminating the problem.
In 2004 the Annie E Cassie Foundation ranked Louisiana 49th in the nation at giving public school children a chance for success. Luckily, due to Hurricane Katrina, New Orleanians have been given a second chance and are using new Charter Legislation to send more than half their kids to Charter Schools. Here's a look inside one of them. With high dropout rates facing many comunities this electoral season, I set out to... more
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Geoffrey Hug's video journal describing his issue (scarcity of water in the SouthEast) and his pod, 'The Dairy's Gone Dry'. Geoffrey Hug's video journal describing his issue (scarcity of water in the... more
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A shorter version from a documentary about five Army National Guard soldiers pulled from school and deployed to Iraq. The piece was produced, edited and shot by soldiers. All of the B-Roll was shot by soldiers while on duty in Iraq. Any feedback is appreciated.A shorter version from a documentary about five Army National Guard soldiers pulled... more
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This is a promo piece introducing everyone to a pod on the federal program on the evaluation of educational needs in America and how it's affecting the children. This is a promo piece introducing everyone to a pod on the federal program on the... more
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This piece addresses one farmer's struggle through what Alabamians call "the 100 year drought" and its affects on his life, his faith, and his dairy farm. This piece addresses one farmer's struggle through what Alabamians call "the... more
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With tuition costs on the rise students are facing a moutain of debt upon graduation. Ross McGraw is one of those students. He plans to go to law school, but he struggles with day to day costs.With tuition costs on the rise students are facing a moutain of debt upon graduation.... more
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This pod examines the strained race relations of a Chicago neighborhood through the eyes of a Palestinian immigrant named Fayez.
After a long period of Muslim homogeneity, the community of Marquette Park became a hotbed for drugs and gangs. Last year, Fayez was attacked by a gang of African-Americans and since then he has developed a feeling of resentment towards blacks that borders on racism.
Fayez plans to leave Marquette Park with his family along with many other Muslims to start anew in a more secluded community. A group of four Northwestern students went to the new community and talked with a storeowner there who had some great insight on why people are moving. We also interviewed a Muslim activist who believes leaving for the sake of being separate will be detrimental to the community. This pod examines the strained race relations of a Chicago neighborhood through the... more
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We've got a call-for-content out: "What's Your Issue?" We're trying to identify the producers that are going to make up our core election coverage team. So, what does that mean for you? We want you to create a pod investigating an issue that you think is crucial to this election. We want to see the stories that arent piercing the fog of the 24-hour coverage of the horserace.
This pod should not be your opinion on the issue; it should be a fair and accurate look at an issue and why its important to the 2008 election.
If you get it in by December 15, you'll be considered to be a part of Current's team covering the New Hampshire primary.We've got a call-for-content out: "What's Your Issue?" We're... more
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Education reform through the eyes of a current TFA corps member and three alum (two of which now hold executive positions at TFA). The piece follows a 2nd grade science class in action, while hearing the motivation behind the program, the challenges and the benefits.
Education reform through the eyes of a current TFA corps member and three alum (two of... more
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U/Miami News Service, by Christin Tinkle and Greg Kyriakakis
Contact: UM New Media Reporting professor Chris Delboni (delboni@miami.edu)
U/Miami News Service, by Christin Tinkle and Greg Kyriakakis
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U/Miami News Service / By Solange Reyner
Contact: University of Miami Journalism/New Media professor Chris Delboni (delboni@miami.edu)
U/Miami News Service / By Solange Reyner
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As the debate over alternative fuel continues, some drivers aren't waiting for greener options-- they're creating them. As the debate over alternative fuel continues, some drivers aren't waiting for... more
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