Sianne Garlick
Sianne Garlick is Retro Report’s Editorial Producer. Sianne is involved in editorial strategy, but in particular as it pertains to our education initiative. Her responsibilities include producing stories, overseeing our living library and working closely with our education team. Before joining Retro Report she was an award-winning producer and social media editor for Dan Rather Reports. Previously, she spent nearly a decade at CBS News, 60 Minutes.
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How Baby M Influenced Surrogacy Laws Across the United States
Parenthood through surrogacy has become accepted in the United States, but it’s relatively unregulated compared with other countries – something that can be traced back to case of Baby M.
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What the 2003 Blackout Revealed About the U.S. Power Grid
In 2003, a blackout crippled areas of the U.S. and Canada, leaving some 50 million people in the dark. Years later, we are still grappling with concerns over the vulnerability of our power grid.
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Interactive Map: Notable Natural Disasters Around the World
This interactive map explores notable natural disasters that have occurred around the world. Students can use this map to learn more about the causes, effects and long-term impact of each disaster. Four Retro Report short documentaries are linked on the map. It can be used in Science classes in conjunction with the lesson plan, Exploring Natural […]
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Memes, the New Political Cartoon, Are Transforming Social Commentary
Political memes are being deployed to share opinions, similar to how editorial cartoons were used in the past – but with one important difference.
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Vaccine Skepticism Is Reviving Preventable Diseases
Skepticism and fear surrounding vaccines were fed by a flawed study done in 1998 linking the MMR vaccine to autism. The study was quickly discredited, we’re still dealing with the repercussions.
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AP U.S. Government and Politics – FRQ List
Use this collection to see which Retro Report videos come with AP Government FRQs. This collection will remain updated as we create new materials over time. To reach the individual FRQ click on the video’s education resources. For each FRQ, please click on “File>Make a Copy” to be able to print or share your own […]
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How Today’s Debates on Immigration Were Shaped by a 1980s Church-Led Refugee Network
As deportations of unauthorized immigrants rose under President Donald Trump, some churches and cities declared themselves sanctuaries and shielded migrants from immigration enforcement.
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Lessons From the 1964 Republican Convention: Declaring War on the Establishment
Donald Trump’s candidacy wasn’t the first time the Republican Party was split by an outsider declaring war on the establishment elite.
