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KGW News Anchor Laural Porter cited the Global Reporting Program's new documentary, 'France's Olympic Gamble' and our podcast State of Play: Summer Games on an episode of Straight Talk that examines the political backdrop of this year's Olympics. https://bit.ly/4fcXAc8

Watch the Global Reporting Program's new documentary about the Paris 2024 Olympics, 'France's Olympic Gamble.' This year's fellows travelled to France and Switzerland to find out if these games are really greener, more inclusive, accessible, and affordable than previous Olympics—as Paris 2024 organizers and the International Olympic Committee claim they are. Find out in their new documentary for Al Jazeera's People & Power https://bit.ly/3Lqx2Xe

645 journalists, 87 countries, 6 languages, 54 in-depth interviews: dig into the data behind ‘Not Just Words,’ a global survey of efforts to discredit and harass journalists. Check out the findings, produced in partnership with Committee to Protect Journalists, PEN Canada (Official) & SFU School of Communication https://bit.ly/3HmyFDA

At the outset of COVID-19, California introduced Project Roomkey, a temporary shelter system that provides private rooms to people experiencing homelessness. But some likened it to a prison, choosing to live in encampments instead. Meanwhile, housing advocates say it was designed to sweep unhoused people off the streets and out of sight. Learn about LA's efforts to address homelessness as it tries to become a sports capital. https://bit.ly/46G7rU8

Fewer cities are vying for the Olympic Games — perhaps with good reason. Christine Nesbitt is a three-time Olympian and gold medal-winning speedskater for Team Canada. After hanging up her skates, she studied urban planning, writing her thesis on the legacies of Olympic Villages. She says, "It's like every city that's hosted the games has overshot their budget by, in some cases, like hundreds of percent, 700%..." Learn more about how the Olympics impact a city's housing market, particularly affordable and social housing. https://bit.ly/3AlE2lW

Coming soon! Global Reporting Centre founder and board chair Peter Klein has a forthcoming documentary called Bribe, Inc. A tale he refers to as the ‘Jeffrey Epstein Story for Bribery.’ Keep an eye on this space for updates on film launch details. https://bit.ly/3WmesVn

When Vancouver bid to host the Olympics in 2003, its promise to include social housing won many people over — but, years later, the former Athlete’s village is home to mostly high-end condos. The GRC’s executive director, Andrea Crossan, explains what led to those failed promises for PRX’s The World. https://bit.ly/4f827g3

“I always tend to approach sources as people first and sources second… it’s actually a real act of generosity for them to share their story with you.” Delve into community-engaged reporting with CBC North journalist Meaghan Brackenbury and 20 other media professionals in our Empowerment Journalism Guide. https://lnkd.in/gGMZfGfK

Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU) members gather for a listening party for episode 3 of State of Play, "Torched Promises," which features one of VANDU's members, Samona Marsh. She was among the first few inhabitants of Vancouver's Olympic Tent City and had a front-row seat as the city's promise to provide social housing for low-income people fell apart. https://bit.ly/3Slk9Si

Indigenous farmers from southern Mexico are angry over landscape damage and poor consultation associated with a massive wind power project by French energy giant EDF. The Zapotec communities finally had their day in court in France, where judges allowed their case to proceed. Read the latest by Chris Arsenault and Philippe Le Billon. Supported by our academic-journalism collaboration grant. https://bit.ly/3Av1Fsk