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John Wasik

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Chicago
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Covers:  environment, aging, retirement, urban planning and healthy engaged living
Doesn't Cover: fashion, celebrities, personal finance
I'm a writer, speaker and journalist. My 19th book is "Lincolnomics." www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08MQTHLVP/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i7

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I'm an award-winning writer, journalist and speaker who's done more than just pen articles and books over several decades. I've contributed to Reuters, The New York Times, Forbes and PBS Nest Avenue. I've written 19 books and thousands of articles that have published on five continents.

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Taking the Measure of Risk

Taking the Measure of Risk

BIG market moves always give investors a bit of portfolio vertigo. Are you too close to the edge in terms of …

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Keynes Answers His Critics

Keynes Answers His Critics

John Maynard Keynes (Photo credit: Wikipedia) One of the most misunderstood economists haunting the global ec…

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Column: Ways to hedge your bets in the bond market smackdown

Column: Ways to hedge your bets in the bond market smackdown

An uptick in yields smacked bond prices, which move inversely to yields. Funds investing in high-yield and lo…

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What You Need To Know To Profit From Crowdfunding

What You Need To Know To Profit From Crowdfunding

The following story appears in the June 25, 2012 Investment Guide issue of Forbes magazine. Brace yourself-cr…

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Why gun insurance should be mandatory

Why gun insurance should be mandatory

It's been over a month since the Arizona shootings rocked our nation's soul and Congress still has yet to add…

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Beauty Tips for the FDA | Environment & Health | The Investigative Fund

Beauty Tips for the FDA | Environment & Health | The Investigative Fund

When Kathleen felt a lump in her right breast she began a journey that millions have experienced - or, sadly,…

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The Data Lords Are Taxing Our Water and Power to Build Their Castles | Common Dreams

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By John Wasik
| Common Dreams Verified
Data centers are the modern equivalent of feudal castles. They dominate the landscape, consume resources, and aggregate power. Unlike medieval barons, though, today’s data dukes don’t live in their castles. Their “court” is in Washington and Silicon Valley, but they expect their local vassals to pay tribute through higher utility rates, water, and electricity consumption. A data center complex is being built near my home. I feel like my village is being colonized.
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John F. Wasik

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By John Wasik
| Common Dreams Verified
America is barreling towards authoritarianism at such a breakneck pace that it should alarm every single one of us. But instead of meeting this moment with courage and integrity, the corporate media has utterly capitulated, stuffing money in Trump's pockets, spiking stories that might offend the regime, and firing journalists who refuse to go along and get along. That is not journalism. That’s complicity.
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Plant People

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By John Wasik
| Chicago Caregiving
Fact checked by Jim Lacy I was managing my dad’s memory care when I often wondered if more time outdoors would have helped him. Because he spent most of his time in a wheelchair or bed, he developed painful bed sores that required constant attention from his hospice nurses. Fentanyl patches helped manage his pain, but they couldn’t replace the healing power of fresh air and sunlight.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

general assignment reporter for the Star Newspapers in Chicago Heights, Illinois

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, back in the 20th century

How is social media changing news?

It's more immediate and unfiltered

Awards

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2012 - Chicago Headline Club/Lisagor Awards

Lisagor Award for best individual blog (Forbes/Bamboozlement)

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2008 - Chicago Headline Club

Lisagor award

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Society of Midland Authors

2007 - Honorable mention/biography

Biography award for my "Merchant of Power" book

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2004 - Chicago Headline Club

Lisagor award for Bloomberg News business column

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2002 - Chicago Headline Club

Lisagor award for Consumers Digest article

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National Press Club Award

2001 - Consumer Journalism

Award for magazine piece on financial abuse of the elederly

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American Society on Aging

2001 - National Media Award

pieces in Consumers Digest Also won in 1998 and 1997

Medill School of Journalism

2000 - Best business and financial news coverage

For "fleecing of America's Elderly" in Consumers Digest magazine

American University/ICI

2000 - journalism award

financial journalism

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2000 - Chicago Headline Club

Lisagor award for Consumers Digest magazine piece.

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Institute of Food Technologists

1999 - Food Science Journalism

"How Safe is Your Food?" in Consumers Digest magazine

Society of Professional Journalists Award

1998 - Chicago Headline Club

Lisagor award for Consumers Digest article

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

1997 - Chicago Headline Club

Lisagor award for Consumers Digest article

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

1996 - Chicago Headline Club

Lisagor award for Consumers Digest article

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National Press Club Award

1996 - Consumer Journalism

For "fraud in the funeral industry" Consumers Digest magazine

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Medill School of Journalism

1996 - Best business and financial news coverage

"How to Protect Your Pension" in Consumers Digest magazine

American Society of Journalists and Authors

1995 - Robinson Award for investigative journalism

"Fraud in the Funeral Industry" article in Consumers Digest