Category Archives: Journalism

A Thoughtful Critique Of Andrew Breitbart By A Liberal Journalist

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Luke Ford

I loved Andrew Breitbart personally. I only had positive interactions with the man. I agreed with his worldview. And I think his legacy is mixed for reasons outlined in the following critique. Andrew was often reckless with the truth and … Continue reading →

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Journalism Is Rarely Sexy

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Luke Ford

I’ve spent most of my adult life mixing with journalists and the number of objectively sexy female journalists I’ve met are few. When I talk to men in the profession, they tell me my experience is not rare. Female journalists … Continue reading →

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The Blogger With The Dragon Tattoo

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Luke Ford

I remind myself of the fictional journalist Mikael Blomkvist, but it is the girl with the dragon tattoo who really gets me going. I empathize with her rage and her fierce desire for independence. A big part of the reason … Continue reading →

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How To Get The Big Story

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Luke Ford

From page 43 of the new book by Michael Hastings – The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan: Dave mentioned a TV reporter who flashed her breasts to get an embed with his Navy … Continue reading →

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But That’s Not The Alexander Technique!

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Luke Ford

The most infuriating phrase I hear these days is, “But that’s not the Alexander Technique!” I remember hearing it first about 18-months ago from a fellow trainee who told me, “But good use is not the Alexander Technique.” So why … Continue reading →

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