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Do Journalists Work Only For The Reader?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Luke Ford

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 →

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The Jewish Exponent Shuts Out Dissident Voices

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Luke Ford

From the Forward: The controversy dates back to March 2007, when Akiba Hebrew Academy announced that it had accepted a $5 million gift and would be changing its name. The gift came from Leonard Barrack, a prominent Philadelphia securities lawyer … Continue reading →

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Do Converts To Judaism Get It?

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Luke Ford

From my live cam chat: Frank: sometimes i think the community needs someone like u Frank: other times u pick on people that dont deserve picking onYourMoralLeader: i only pick on people who choose to be public figures Frank: i … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Steven Weil To Run The Orthodox Union In 2009?

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Luke Ford

I hear Rabbi Weil is a shoo-in to replace Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb who does not want to leave his position as CEO of the O.U. (official title is executive vice-president). OU president Steve Savitsky is a major fan of … Continue reading →

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