While we were worrying about Chinese cyberespionage, our folks were doing the same things – better.
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Tag Archives: The New York Times
Re-Engineering The News Business
Can Jeff Bezos, a journalism outsider, find answers that have eluded the royal families of American newspapers?
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This Year’s Tiger Cub Is An Only Child
This summer’s hot topic is whether there is anything wrong with being an only child, or with having one. Who needs to judge?
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Round Numbers
Let’s not be seduced by the power of round numbers.
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A Flexible Standard On News Ethics
The New York Times eschews deception – except its own.
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A Vanishing Emblem Of Newspapers’ Golden Age
The Washington Post’s decision not to replace its departing ombudsman signals a larger shift in journalism culture.
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Stop The Presses: Computers Run On Electricity
An investigative series about the Internet’s internal plumbing didn’t produce much in the way of news.
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Why Publish An Anonymous Rant Against Tourists?
A gratuitous rant against tourists, gentrification and wealth is typical New York Times fare. Why use a pen name?
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Junk News Is A Fire Hazard
The stories said flame retardants could hurt us, but ignored the dangers of fire. Junk science and junk reporting are health hazards.
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If You Need A Villain, Look Outside
The New York Times sees abuse in trading of ethanol credits. Others would see market forces compensating for sloppy regulation.
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