June/July 2011 |
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Jack Shafer: “Everybody is Replaceable”
The Slate media columnist discusses his surprise layoff and says he’s confident that he’ll soon find a new home for his press criticism. Thurs. August 25, 2011
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Mark Lisheron
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Why Would Someone Ax Jack Shafer?
Slate lays off a topnotch media critic. Wed. August 24, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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The Romenesko Revolution
He has had an enormous impact on media coverage. Wed. August 24, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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David Leonhardt: Math's Loss, Journalism's Gain
The incoming New York Times Washington bureau chief places a premium on explanatory journalism and expresses optimism about the future. Fri. Aug. 12, 2011
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By
Andrew Damstedt
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A Major Blow for Team Murdoch
Two letters full of damaging allegations
Tues. August 16, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Spreading Rumors on Twitter
Why that’s not the way to go Thurs. July 28, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Putting More New in the Newseum
The Washington museum gets a new chief and a heightened emphasis on new media. Wed. July 27, 2011
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By
Alison Kitchens
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The Murdochs in the Lion’s Den
Which Rupert will emerge at Tuesday’s Parliament hearing? Mon. July 18, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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The Incredible Shrinking Rupert
Suddenly the powerful mogul seems very mortal. Thurs. July 21, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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More Watchdog Reporting for Pittsburgh
PublicSource will launch this fall as a nonprofit regional news Web site. Wed. July 20, 2011
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By
Michaelle Bond
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The Wall Street Journal Careens off the Rails
Its misguided editorial on its parent company’s massive problems in the United Kingdom. Mon. July 18, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Expanding EveryBlock
The hyperlocal Web site's new president sees a much bigger footprint in its future. Wed. July 13, 2011
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By
Andrew Damstedt
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Les Hinton: The Latest Casualty of the Phone-Hacking Scandal
The Dow Jones CEO and Wall Street Journal publisher steps down. Posted: Fri., July 15, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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The Inevitable Departure of Rebekah Brooks
As the chief executive of Rupert Murdoch’s British newspapers steps down, the spotlight shifts to Rupert’s son James. Fri. July 15, 2011
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Rem Rieder
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For Murdoch, a Shocking Reversal of Fortune
Ten days that shook the mogul. Wed. July 13, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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AJR Contributor Paul Farhi Wins Award for Press Criticism
He's honored by the National Press Club. Posted: Mon., July 11, 2011
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AJR Staff
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The Escalating Murdoch Scandal
Why it’s significant that two of his other papers have been caught up in the hacking controversy. Mon. July 11, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Gate of Hell
Can’t the news media stop tacking “gate” on every scandal― and “scandal”― that comes down the pike? Wed. June 29, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Beefing up State Coverage
NPR launches an effort to report on how actions by state governments affect their residents. Mon. July 11, 2011
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By
Michaelle Bond
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Murdoch under Fire
Can his top assistant Rebekah Brooks survive the exploding phone hacking scandal? Posted: Wed. July 6, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Michele Bachmann is Running? No Way!!!
The media pay lots of attention to the candidate’s second announcement that she’s running for president. Mon. June 27, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Keith Olbermann’s Uphill Climb
Can the voluble TV host lure viewers to his obscure new cable home? Posted: Thurs, June 16, 2011
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By
Greg Masters
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Challenging (Washington) Times
Ed Kelley leaves the Oklahoma paper where he has spent his entire career to assume the helm of the embattled D.C. daily. Thurs. June 23, 2011
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By
Andrew Damstedt
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All Anthony Weiner, All the Time
A sex scandal without actual sex and its media dominance. Tues. June 14, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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The Reemergence of Vivian Schiller
The ousted NPR chief reflects on her turbulent tenure there as she gets ready to take over NBC’s digital operations. Wed. June 22, 2011
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By
Michaelle Bond
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Paying for News
The lamentable world of checkbook journalism, in full flower. Mon. June 13, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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A Victory for Whistleblowers
And a humiliating defeat for the Obama administration’s misguided crusade against leakers. Fri. June 10, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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No Federal Bailout for Journalism
A new FCC report closes the book on an unlikely and misguided notion.Thurs. June 9, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Acel Moore’s Storied Career
Soon to receive a lifetime achievement award from the National Association of Black Journalists, the retired Philadelphia Inquirer reporter and columnist looks back.
Wed. June 8, 2011
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By
Andrew Damstedt
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A Class Act
Web exclusive
Fondly remembering “Meet the Press” moderator, NBC Washington bureau chief and AJR editor Bill Monroe. Posted: Thu, Feb. 17, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Will the iPad Save Print?
Tablet technology represents an opportunity for traditional news outlets. Posted: Mon, Feb. 28, 2011
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By
Barb Palser
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Slow Down, NPR
The radio powerhouse has caused itself major headaches by moving too quickly. Posted: Thu, March 3, 2011
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By
Deborah Potter
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The Hedge Fund Era
Financial firms are investing heavily in newspapers. What does that mean for journalism? Posted: Thu, March 3, 2011
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By
John Morton
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Reporting to Conclusions
Journalists shouldn’t shrink from making judgments about factual disputes. Posted: Wed, Feb. 16, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Going Pro
More and more student-produced journalism is being showcased by professional news outlets. Posted: Thur, March 3, 2011
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By
Andrew Damstedt
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Falling on Their Shield
After a disappointing defeat in the last Congress, proponents of a federal shield law for journalists aren’t expecting victory anytime soon.
Thurs. March 3, 2011
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By
Jeffrey Benzing
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Party On, Style Mavens
News organizations have different approaches when it comes to styling tea party.
Thurs. March 3, 2011
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By
Andrew Damstedt
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Life After Journalism
Groping Toward Whatever
Or How I Learned to Retire, Sort of
By Susan Trausch
Free Street Press
192 pages; $15.95
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Book review by
Carl Sessions Stepp
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Raft World
CBS and ESPN basketball analyst Bill Raftery is widely known for his colorful catchphrases. But it’s his reporting skills and penetrating insights that really make him special.
Thu, March 3, 2011
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By
Mark Lisheron
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