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Alex Parker

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Once and future writer. Man of ideas, @greenbeerproj. Proud son of Kansas City. Tweets=mine; RT≠endorsement, but might be.

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Alex Parker’s Biography

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In past lives I've been news editor at DNAinfo Chicago, digital editor at the Lawrence Journal-World, covered Cook County government and public health for two dead rags, reported on the 2008 presidential campaign for MTV and worked as Web producer for the Chicago Reader.

Alex Parker’s Journalist Portfolio

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From wax packs to mobile apps: Baseball card collecting goes digital to reconnect with kids

From wax packs to mobile apps: Baseball card collecting goes digital to reconnect with kids

Baseball card collecting is no longer the domain of shoebox-toting adolescents looking to trade cards with fr…

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Chicago Screenplay Contest Unravels Amid Accusations, Complaints | DNAinfo Chicago

Chicago Screenplay Contest Unravels Amid Accusations, Complaints | DNAinfo Chicago

Local screenwriters said they were taken advantage of by organizers of a contest, but couldn't figure out who…

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The Drones of Chicago: More Hobbyists Hovering as Laws Try To Catch Up | DNAinfo Chicago

The Drones of Chicago: More Hobbyists Hovering as Laws Try To Catch Up | DNAinfo Chicago

While more hobbyists are taking to the skies to shoot video and photographs, the law is slow to catch up.

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Reporting From Kansas for MTV's Street Team | Nieman Reports |

Reporting From Kansas for MTV's Street Team | Nieman Reports |

‘If we want to be successful on the Web, it‘s got to be “guerrilla journalism,” edgy and unpredictable.’

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Lengthy Lakeview Construction Can't End Soon Enough for Local Businesses | DNAinfo Chicago

Lengthy Lakeview Construction Can't End Soon Enough for Local Businesses | DNAinfo Chicago

It's a tale of two Southports, as a long construction project north of Addison seems to have no end in sight.

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'Mob' rules: Local group vocal Sporting fans | Lawrence Journal-World

'Mob' rules: Local group vocal Sporting fans | Lawrence Journal-World

The rowdy, rambunctious ruffians of the Mass Street Mob are emblematic of the rise of Sporting Kansas City fa…

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Sustainable by Design: Empowering Corporate Growth Through Environmental Impact Strategies

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By Alex Parker, Alexander Parker
As the global climate crisis intensifies, corporations are finding themselves at the forefront of environmental accountability. The days of treating sustainability as a marketing tool or optional add-on are over. Today, businesses are expected to take bold, measurable steps to reduce their environmental footprint. Environmental impact strategies offer a practical framework to do precisely that—combining ecological responsibility with long-term business resilience.
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The Intersection of Public Policy and Sustainability in Environmental Reform

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By Alex Parker
Environmental reform is a complex and urgent challenge that requires the collaboration of many sectors, but none more critical than public policy. The relationship between public policy and sustainability forms the backbone of practical environmental reform efforts. When well-aligned, policies can promote sustainable practices that protect natural resources, reduce pollution, and ensure long-term ecological balance.
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How Alex Parker is Shaping Corporate Sustainability with Environmental Impact Strategies

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By Alex Parker
In the modern business world, corporate sustainability has moved from being a buzzword to a vital component of long-term success. One visionary leader who has emerged as a major advocate for integrating sustainability into corporate practices is Alex Parker. Known for his innovative environmental impact strategies, Parker is transforming the way corporations approach their environmental responsibilities.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

General assignment reporter, Lawrence Journal-World

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Steve Doocy

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Protecting the public interest and piquing curiosity by informing and entertaining readers.

Awards

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Investigative Reporters and Editors Award

2013 - Investigation triggered by breaking news - Finalist

Our report detailed Boy Scout leaders in Kansas named in the incriminating report on sexual predators in the Boy Scouts.

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Kansas City Press Club

2013 - Profile

Honored for a profile of the Mass Street Mob, soccer fans from Lawrence, Kan., who root for Sporting Kansas City.

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Associated Press Media Editors Journalism Excellence Award

2012 - General excellence

Built online presentation for investigative series about an exonerated prisoner and the bungled response to the rape he was accused of.

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Mental Health America

2010 - Local reporting

Honored for work exposing how the city of Chicago's fiscal mismanagement led to the near closure of a third of the city's mental health centers. Published by the now-defunct Chi-Town Daily News.

Kansas Press Association

2009

1st place, religion writing 2nd place, education writing

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2009 - Mark of Excellence, Region 7

1st place, online in-depth reporting 3rd place, general reporting

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Kansas City Press Club

2009

1st place, deadline reporting 1st place feature writing 1st place, multimedia package

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