Linton Weeks

World's Shortest Business Brief: The Smoffice

Linton Weeks — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:13:00 +0000

The World's Smallest Office competition is over. But will the Smoffice create jobs?

The Love Song Of Ollie Cantos

Linton Weeks — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:13:00 +0000

Ollie Cantos – blind his whole life – has a law degree and has worked in the White House. He's overcome self-doubts, prejudices, naysayers and countless unforeseen – and unseen – obstacles to get to this point. Not content, he's hoping to adopt teenage triplets — Leo, Nick and Steven — also blind. "My whole life has changed. I live for these guys," says Ollie, 42, who lives in Arlington, Va., and works for the federal government.

The Protojournalist: An NPR Project

Linton Weeks — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:26:00 +0000

Seeing journalism changing. Storytelling, too.

Looking for new ways to tell stories. Like looking for alternative energies.

Stories are found everywhere – in a game, in graffiti, in a list, in a painting, in a sunset. In a face. In a life. On a screen.

Dear NSA: Please Read This Email

Linton Weeks — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:13:00 +0000

To: The National Security Agency

From: The Protojournalist

Subject: Please feel free to read our email exchange with Wendy Nather, a high-tech analyst who focuses on security issues at 451 Research in Austin, Texas. Not that you need our permission.

Dear Wendy Nather,

I am writing a blogpost for NPR's website about legitimate paranoia when it comes to life online.

How About You Be The Decider

Linton Weeks — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:31:00 +0000

You think you're so smart. You think it's easy being the president of the United States. OK, pal — here's your chance.

One of the attractions of the new George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas — scheduled to be dedicated on Thursday — is Decision Points Theater, an interactive experience.