Category Archives: Latest News

Challenges to Insite in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

By Zack Baddorf | Published: May 11, 2011
The Supreme Court of Canada will soon decide whether the Insite facility in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside can stay open. Here’s an excerpt from a Canadian Press article: The mayors issued an open letter Tuesday to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government saying the facility saves lives, reduces the transmission of deadly diseases and increases the use [...]
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Vancouver, Canada: We Day

By Zack Baddorf | Published: April 23, 2011
“Created by Free The Children to celebrate the power of young people to create positive change, We Day is a day-long event that ignites a year-long program for change, called We Schools in Action. In cities across Canada, the event brings inspirational speeches and performances to young leaders. Students then bring that energy home to [...]
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Kigali, Rwanda: President Paul Kagame Victory Rally

By Zack Baddorf | Published: April 23, 2011
President Paul Kagame Victory Rally Kigali, Rwanda
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Kashmir: Paradise On Earth

By Zack Baddorf | Published: April 23, 2011
Kashmir: Paradise On Earth Kashmir, India Paradise on Earth is a 11-minute documentary by prefacto productions about journalist Zack Baddorf’s visit to India-controlled Kashmir to participate in election monitoring. The film details the problems the Kashmiris face everyday, how they are caught in the middle between the Indian military and the militants vying for independence. [...]
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My documentary on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside wins national media award

By Zack Baddorf | Published: March 28, 2011
I’m proud to announce that my half-hour radio documentary about Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside has won third place in the ‘Documentary or Public Affairs’ category of the 2011 National Headliner Awards. “Many journalists have capped long and distinguished careers with a National Headliner Award, and each year the judges have recognized exceptional talents that might otherwise have [...]
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National Freedom of Information Day

By Zack Baddorf | Published: March 21, 2011
As posted by WMNF News:   Listen to the story (MP3) Wednesday was National Freedom of Information Day, a day designed to bring attention to the public’s right to oversee its government through open communication. About 50 people came together on the University of Florida campus yesterday evening to hear citizens, journalists and attorneys talk [...]
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National Freedom of Information Day

By Zack Baddorf | Published: March 21, 2011
As posted on FSRN: Listen to Report (MP3) Public advocates are marking National Freedom of Information Day this week, which raises awareness about the public’s right to oversee its government through open communication. About 50 people came together on the University of South Florida campus yesterday evening to hear members of the public, journalists and [...]
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Multimedia : On Air In Sudan

By Zack Baddorf | Published: March 17, 2011
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Photo Story: Chernobyl

By Zack Baddorf | Published: March 17, 2011
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U.S. Peace Corps volunteers, Romanian students, teachers, journalists publish journalism book

By Zack Baddorf | Published: March 15, 2011
As published by the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest, Romania: A group of U.S. Peace Corps volunteers, working with Romanian students, teachers and journalists, will publish a school journalism book this month and provide a free copy to 50 school or local libraries throughout Romania. A resource containing all you need to start a school newspaper, [...]
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