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Category Archives: Journalism
Do Journalists Work Only For The Reader?
Here’s a pious blog post by Hamilton Nolan at Gawker, who should know better: One basic characteristic of journalism is this: its content is not bought and paid for and directed by an advertiser. It might be vapid. It might … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism
Tagged code of ethics, ethical journalism, full disclosure, Gawker, good writing, sanctity
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The Sad Decline Of Poynter Media News
When this column was run by Jim Romenesko, it was sharp and funny. Now it reads like the work of ethicists who work for a non-profit. It’s dull. Romenesko’s retirement from running the column is a sad day for journalism … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism
Tagged ethicists, followers, jim romenesko, media news, sad decline
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20 Years Since The Crown Heights Pogrom
Former New York Times reporter Ari Goldman writes: Yet, when I picked up the paper, the article I read was not the story I had reported. I saw headlines that described the riots in terms solely of race. “Two Deaths … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Semitism, Blacks, Jews, Journalism
Tagged ari goldman, brooklyn neighborhood, crown heights section, heil hitler, open umbrella, riot gear
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Do Michelle Bachman’s Migraines Disqualify Her From The Presidency?
I read this news report yesterday and thought, “She’s toast.” I don’t get how someone can be routinely incapacitated by stress and serve as president of the United States. Perhaps she just needs Alexander Technique lessons? On his radio show … Continue reading
Posted in Dennis Prager, Journalism, Michelle Bachman
Tagged abc news, abc reporter, alexander technique lessons, Dennis Prager, michelle bachman, migraine headaches
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TV News Reporter Sad About His Firing
KTTV news reporter John Schwada blogs on Facebook that so few people have spoken up about his firing: “But really what disturbs me most is the silence from my union, AFTRA, and from the journalism academy. When a veteran reporter … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism
Tagged dramatic decline, Facebook, independent voices, kttv news, local tv news, Russell Roberts
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