Orie Givens

Communications and Media Leader

Tag: Social Justice

  • ADVOCATE NEWS: More than 400 hate incidents reported since Trump’s election (2016)

    ADVOCATE NEWS: More than 400 hate incidents reported since Trump’s election (2016)

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    For Advocate.com/By Orie Givens There have been 437 reported acts of verbal and physical harassment recorded by the Southern Poverty Law Center since voters elected Donald Trump president of the United States. Appointments such as Steve Bannon to Trump’s administration and a failure to seriously address the hateful Trump campaign rhetoric, the social justice watchdog… Read more

  • New Bill Could Limit Medical Options For Transgender Youth

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    I looked to speak with experts and trans people to inform this story about the impact of potential legislation that would limit access to care for transgender youth in Ohio. This was an in-depth MMJ story for Spectrum News 1 in Ohio. Read more

  • Exploring the Defunding Debate

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    As calls for defunding the police mount in light of reports of continued police aggression and disinvestment from the public, I explore the argument behind the debate and why activists say its time for a change. This was an MMJ piece produced for broadcast for Spectrum News 1 Ohio. Read more

  • Protestors Want Columbus Mayor Out

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    This feature story for Spectrum News 1 Ohio highlights the conflict over the mayor’s response to social justice protests in solidarity with the case of George Floyd, and how the police have violently engaged with protestors. I wrote, edited, captured video and voiced this piece for broadcast. Read more