Fabrice Florin

Founding Member (since October 2005) | Reviewer, Director, Staff, Editor, Host, Donor Help
As NewsTrust's executive director, I manage creative and business development for our social news network. I founded NewsTrust in 2005 to help citizens make informed decisions based on quality journalism. A former journalist and executive at Apple and Macromedia, I have worked on a variety of digital media ventures: Handtap, leading publisher of comics and graphics for mobile phones; shockwave.com, Macromedia's popular web entertainment site; Apple's Multimedia Lab, pioneering new uses of multimedia in education; and Videowest, creator of a new genre of video journalism for outlets like ABC, MTV and public TV. I have earned four patents for my inventions at Apple -- and was recently elected an Ashoka Fellow for my work as a social entrepreneur.
Fabrice's Story Reviews (see all 13,906) Help
3.6

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To Fix Health Care, Some Study Developing World
Wall Street Journal
07/02/2009
3.6

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Obama's town hall: If you're into healthcare, this transcript's for you
Los Angeles Times
07/02/2009
3.6

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Health-reform cost estimates likely to be unreliable, experts warn
McClatchy
07/02/2009
3.3

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Can Obama Sell Health Care Reform Without Getting Too Specific?
Newsweek
Interesting but short analysis about Obama's careful approach to promoting his health care plan. The article's point is well taken, and based on factual evidence -- but this piece is also ... More »
07/02/2009
2.3

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McCain stumps in Houston for Republican Health Care Reform
khou.com
This article mostly quotes opinions from McCain's speech, without any independent sourcing or any attempt to verify facts or provide context about this complex issue. Weak journalism.
07/01/2009
3.8

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The Washington Post Writers Group
postwritersgroup.com
07/01/2009
3.7

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What the Nixon tapes tell us about the Republican Party.
Slate
07/01/2009
3.7

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Reading Barack Obama's mind on health care
The Politico
07/01/2009
3.8

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Iraq Marks Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Cities
New York Times
07/01/2009
3.8

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Co-Op Option Offers Compromise In Health Debate
All Things Considered
Interesting radio segment about the health co-op initiative being proposed by Sen. Kent Conrad in Congress. Factual, fair and well sourced, with useful context.
07/01/2009
3.2

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Wal-Mart Gets Behind Employer Mandate
Washington Post
07/01/2009
3.7

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Insured but Unprotected, and Driven Bankrupt by Health Crises
New York Times
07/01/2009
3.6

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Rising Costs
New Republic
Interesting opinion about the risks of reaching political compromises in healthcare legislation that could harm the public interest. This column is a collaboration between the New Republic ... More »
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06/30/2009
3.5

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Forging a new path to real health care reform
McClatchy
06/30/2009
3.6

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Dems warn GOP not to overreach in health care
Associated Press
06/30/2009
Fabrice's Picks (liked stories) (9) Help
Fabrice's Story Submissions (see all 4,473) Help
About Fabrice Help
Location Mill Valley, California, United States
Occupation Executive Director, NewsTrust
Publications PBS, Other
Interests Global Politics, Media Literacy, Social Networks, Online Democracy
Expertise Creative Development, Digital Media, Product Management
Background Help
Journalism 5-9 years
Education Some college
News 90 minutes a day or more
Internet 90 minutes a day or more
Languages French
Politics Left
Age 50-64
Gender Male
Favorites Help
Topics World, Politics
Links Twitter Feed
Contact Info Help
Email
Web Page www.newstrust.net/about/bio_florin.htm
Facebook Facebook Profile
Address Mill Valley, CA, 94941, US
Last Visit Jul 2, 2009 - 8:07 AM PDT
Last Edit May 25, 2009 - 6:07 PM PDT
Ratings Given to Members (see all 859) Help
1 out of 5 rating - click to see review To Norman Rogers for The Real Cost of Our 'Disease Care' System 06/30/2009
4 out of 5 rating - click to see review To James Canning for View from Europe: Obama tough enough on Iran 06/24/2009
4 out of 5 rating - click to see review To William Hughes-Games for Streets of Tehran left empty as protesters wait in vain for sign 06/22/2009
5 out of 5 rating - click to see review To Shawn Powers for David Rohde, Times Reporter, Escapes Taliban After 7 Months 06/22/2009
4 out of 5 rating - click to see review To Naomi Isler for The New Socialism: Global Collectivist Society Is Coming Online 06/19/2009
3 out of 5 rating - click to see review To Derek Hawkins for The New Socialism: Global Collectivist Society Is Coming Online 06/19/2009
4 out of 5 rating - click to see review To Kaizar Campwala for Wrong Way on Health ’Reform’ 06/17/2009
5 out of 5 rating - click to see review To Dan Kennedy for The Iranian People Speak 06/15/2009
4 out of 5 rating - click to see review To Fred Gatlin for Stealing the Iranian Election 06/15/2009
4 out of 5 rating - click to see review To James Canning for Stealing the Iranian Election 06/15/2009

Ratings Received from Members (see all 927) Help
3 out of 5 rating - click to see review From Joey Baker for Can Obama Sell Health Care Reform Without Getting Too Specific? 07/02/2009
2 out of 5 rating - click to see review From Dwight Rousu for Co-Op Option Offers Compromise In Health Debate 07/01/2009
5 out of 5 rating - click to see review From Joey Baker for Rising Costs 07/01/2009
4 out of 5 rating - click to see review From Kristin Gorski for Doctors deeply divided over national health care reform 07/01/2009
2 out of 5 rating - click to see review From Patricia Blochowiak for Forging a new path to real health care reform 06/30/2009
3 out of 5 rating - click to see review From Patricia Blochowiak for Rising Costs 06/30/2009
3 out of 5 rating - click to see review From Patricia Blochowiak for Obama Steers Health Debate Out of Capital 06/30/2009
4 out of 5 rating - click to see review From Walter Cox for Court Rules for White Firefighters, Reversing Sotomayor Decision 06/29/2009
4 out of 5 rating - click to see review From Patricia Blochowiak for Doctors deeply divided over national health care reform 06/29/2009
4 out of 5 rating - click to see review From Dwight Rousu for Iran: Crackdown on Protesters Over Weekend. What Should Obama Do? 06/23/2009

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