Shriners Shame - The Dark Side of ‘The World’s Greatest Philanthropy,by Sandy FrostWhat others are saying about Shriners Shame and Sandy Frost: “Sandy Frost is a perfect example of what citizen journalists can be on a site like Newsvine—focused, ethical, empathetic but then not giving an inch if and when those displeased by her work try to hijack discussions at Newsvine. “She takes the classic journalism motto of afflicting the comfortable and comforting the afflicted and has applied it to the Shriners.
“Like many, I only knew the Shriners as those guys in tiny cars in parades who donate to good causes but Sandy has opened the metaphorical windows of what is really going in with some Shriners. For, as U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis said, ‘Sunlight is the best disinfectant.’ “I will tell readers here what I told Shriners who came to object to her articles: Yes, there may be other groups who are also doing bad things but that's no reason for her to stop her reporting—rather, it means there should be others like Sandy Frost exposing other groups’ questionable deeds. “Put a different way, if one uses the argument that one should not write about the Shriners because most Shriners are good and well-intentioned then it's not a stretch to suggest other groups (be it the Red Cross or the United Way) should also be off-limits along with corruption in government and, well, I think you get the idea.”
Newsvine Interview with Sandy Frost about Shriners Shame
“Cassandra ‘Sandy’ Frost is the 'Queen Bee-She Bitch’ of investigative journalists. Piss her off, and you have garnered the undivided attention of a junk yard dog who bites and does not let go. “Ms. Frost has an uncanny ability to sniff out even the nuances of bullshit, and to sink those journalistic K-9s deep into liars and scammers. She will expose you for what you are—good, bad, or ugly. “Her work is diligent and thorough... and she is unstoppable.” “Congratulations, Sandy, on a job well done in exposing the Shriners in Shriners Shame. I was a Shriner for 25 years and a Jester for four years until I was thrown out of the Shriners for exposing their corruption. Thanks, Sandy, for your work.” 
“Thank You, Sandy, for your investigation of the Shriners and exposing their Failure to have Financial Accountability to anyone and for bringing their Secret Group, ‘The Jesters’ to the Feds Attention for their exploration of allegedly using Children for their sex parties. The Shriners Officers have never understood that even they are not above the laws of the United States. The FBI and IRS will get their full attention.” “With the consolidation of major media outlets, lots of what I read nowadays tells me that people like Sandy Frost are the future of the free press...! Sandy Frost has two of the requisite attributes of a great investigative journalist... She is a wonderful story-teller and she is as tenacious as a bulldog... People like her are truly the guardians of the Bill of Rights.” “All the best with your new book debut. I had worked with Vernon Hill on the story for over two years but when you came into the picture you gave a fresh look into the project and through your diligence and hard work discovered new issues and problems relating to the organization that we were totally unaware of. “You are very passionate and hardworking reporter and through your work contributed greatly to the overall investigation of this fraternal society.” “Sandy Frost. “Now there's a name that's dangerous, especially if you are a public entity misbehaving yourself. “The conflicting images that come with it should be a clue that you don't want to mess around with this woman: She's both relaxing beachfront, comfortable in her ways, and a sheet of ice coming at you, ready to tear you apart in a second. “Sandy Frost. “Some people utter that name in anger. Others are glad to hear it, especially when she's on their side. “She's nice and she's not when investigating the improper and the illicit. “Sandy Frost. “We've known each other as journalists for nearly 40 years, going back to high school, to the days of long-haired and loud-mouthed objections over the Vietnam war, Richard Nixon and women's rights, with her going to cyberspace and me heading off to mainstream print. She helped get me into this business. She was my first editor. She'll always be a teammate. “Sandy Frost. “When I hear that name, it makes me smile, which can't be the case for everyone. “Of course, I have nothing to hide.”
“CONGRATULATIONS and TWO EAGLE FEATHERS for your Warrior Headpiece for your FINE reporting. Feathered AVENGER? There's a super heroine I can get into!!” “We are delighted to see Sandy Frost exposing organized groups that promote the sexual exploitation of children and adults. This important book should go far to raise people’s consciousness about the types of abuses that are so widespread and yet so little talked about. I hope it shines the light of day in the nooks and crannies where terrible exploitation against the most vulnerable take place. Every right thinking citizen should be up in arms." “Sandy: Just a note to wish u a Happy News Year, and thank u for your help and expertise regarding the Jesters organization. It is a very difficult story to cover, and I know you work very hard at it. You are a very serious, determined journalist, one who ventures into areas that most other reporters have stayed away from. Best of luck this year with your Web site, and also with your book.” "When it comes to research, Cassandra Frost is a cross between the Energizer Bunny and a badger—she just keeps digging, and digging, and digging. And this time the dirt is unbelievably foul. I salute her courage in reporting it to the world."
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