The government told broadcasters to be fair and serious. They gave us Andy Rooney.
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Tag Archives: Journalism
There’s Journalism, And There’s Journalists
When something big happens, the press turns to the public because everyone can be a journalist these days.
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Including Sex In Sex Education
Here is a disclaimer I never expected to write for this column: Today’s commentary includes some graphic discussion of sex. …
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Chairman Mao’s Living Legacy
In China, one Nobel Peace Prize winner sits in jail while his wife endures an unofficial house arrest. Another, much …
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When Reporters Enter The Story, It’s Bad News
There was a time when news reporters did their job by interviewing sources. They competed with one another to be …
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Daniel Schorr’s Example
If you are a National Public Radio listener under age 40, you probably knew Daniel Schorr as a longtime commentator …
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Kill A Man, Bury The News
This morning’s New York Times is a death warrant for a very troubled, and possibly a very brave, man — …
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When Journalists Sit On A Story, It’s Bad News
A group of journalists covering the G-20 summit decided to bury a story. Despite their efforts, the news got out anyway.
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