Jon Pike
Topic Editor
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Activism
Jon R. Pike - Troy Heinritz
I am an academic who teaches, among other things, journalism. I am very interested in "citizen-journalist" projects like Suite 101, and so that's why I joined. I also blog, and hang out at Newsvine.com.
I am a practicing freelance journalist and write for a variety of sources, I am happy to be part of the Suite 101 team.
Latest Articles
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Providing What Girls in Sudan What They Need
Charitable campaigns in the United States are trying to provide what girls in Sudan need to continue their education: underwear and sanitary products.
Jan 31, 2012
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Activists Organize to Stop Internet Legislation
The Stop Online Piracy Act, is designed to protect against copyright infringement on the Internet. However, electronic freedom activists say it goes too far
Dec 28, 2011
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From The Juveniles to The Express: A 1960s Garage Band Story
In That Thing You Do, the world learned the story of a 1960s garage band that hit it big. Here's a similar story from a band that didn't hit it big.
Dec 22, 2011
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Recall Effort Ramping Up in Wisconsin
The end of 2011 means a flurry of political activism in Wisconsin as the recall effort begins in earnest and activists look for a governor candidate.
Nov 26, 2011
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Surf II: An Elusive Soundtrack That May Be Worth Assembling
The soundtrack for the box office bomb Surf II contains hard to find and more easily available tracks that may be worth assembling by music collectors.
Nov 4, 2011
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"Occupy" Comes to the Midwest
Major cities on the coasts, especially New York have seen the Occupy movement. This movement is now in the Midwest states of North Dakota and Minnesota.
Oct 17, 2011
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New Hope for Soap Opera Fans
After having to bear bad news about their beloved programs, soap opera fans are looking to a new future of possible digital delivery of their shows.
Oct 15, 2011
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Minnesota to be Test of Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment
Minnesota, a state that can be both conservative and liberal, will have an amendment to oppose gay marriage on the state ballot in November 2012.
Oct 5, 2011
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The Jam and the Affects of Sound
The Jam brought a mod sensibility to the English punk sounds of the 1970s. But, into their career they took some sonic chances with the album Sound Affects.
Sep 29, 2011
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Media Activism on the Northern Plains
The Fargo-Moorhead area in North Dakota and Minnesota is now home to a group of activists who are helping people to create their own media.
Sep 24, 2011
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