February/March 2012 |
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No Experience Necessary?
Many political talk shows are hosted by non-journalists. Is there a problem with that? Mon., March 26, 2012.
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Alexa Kravitz
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A Profile of New AP Chief Gary Pruitt
A look at the longtime McClatchy CEO. Tues., March 20, 2012.
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By
Susan Paterno
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Who Gets It First: Twitter or the Editors?
Two very different approaches to posting news on social media venues. Fri., March 16, 2012.
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By
Carl Straumsheim
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An E-Mail Triggers a Major Series
How the Seattle Times reported its award-winning look at the dangers of methadone. Thurs., March 15, 2012.
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By
Alexis Gutter
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Tying It All Together
NPR’s new leadership team places a heavy emphasis on a multiplatform approach. Weds., March 14, 2012.
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By
Romy Zipken
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A Long Love Affair with Magazines
Samir Husni, aka Mr. Magazine, sees a bright future for the objects of his affection. Tues., March 13, 2012.
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By
Bill Braun
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Into the Spotlight
How intense interest in national politics and the insatiable appetites of the 24-hour news cycle mean plenty of national exposure for local journalists. Weds., March 7, 2012.
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By
Michelle G. Chan
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Twitter Doesn't Break News, Twitter Users Do
And that's a significant distinction. Thurs., March 1, 2012.
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By
Barb Palser
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The Twitter Death Epidemic
All of the bogus tweets about celebrity deaths underscore why it’s silly to assert that Twitter “beat” the news media in reporting Whitney Houston’s demise. Tues., February 28, 2012.
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By
Barb Palser
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Yo, Newt, That Press You Assail Is Actually Pretty Exceptional
And who are you calling elite? Mon., February 27, 2012.
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By
Bret Schulte
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Remembering Two Splendid Journalists
Marie Colvin, Anthony Shadid and the commitment to report the truth no matter the danger. Fri., February 24, 2012.
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By
Sherry Ricchiardi
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Taking Over the Media Beat at Poynter
Andrew Beaujon moves into what he calls “a great perch.” Fri., February 24, 2012.
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By
Bill Braun
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Romenesko Roars Back
After the messy breakup with Poynter, the media news aggregating pioneer has created a distinctive Web site with passion and verve. Thurs., February 23, 2012.
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By
Mark Lisheron
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Total Campaign Immersion
For NBC’s embed reporters, presidential coverage is a 24/7 affair for months at a time. Weds., February 22, 2012.
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By
Alexis Gutter
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A Profile of Top War Correspondent Marie Colvin
Colvin died Wednesday while covering the fighting in Syria. Weds., February 22, 2012.
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By
Sherry Ricchiardi
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Providing Global Views of Global News
That’s the mission of former Nieman Foundation Curator Bob Giles as he launches GlobalPost’s commentary section in March. Tues., February 21, 2012.
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By
Chelsea Boone
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Here We Go Again
Once again, Keith Olbermann is at war with his bosses.
Thurs., January 5, 2012
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By
Rem Rieder
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Triggering an Online Firestorm
The Penn student who pointed the finger at ESPN’s complaint category “Dislike Female Commentators” reflects on the high-profile episode. Tues, February 21, 2012.
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By
Romy Zipken
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Politico Goes Long
Lois Romano, known for her in-depth political profiles, starts at the fast-paced political Web site on Monday. Fri., February 17, 2012.
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By
Alexa Kravitz
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Philly News Blues
A troubling cluster of developments at Philadelphia's embattled newspapers. Fri., February 17, 2012.
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By
Rem Rieder
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A Profile of Anthony Shadid
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By
Sherry Ricchiardi
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Ignoring the Facts at PolitiFact
Its off-the-mark conclusions are undermining its credibility. Weds., February 15, 2012.
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By
Rem Rieder
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“Illegitimate” No More
How my e-mail about a phrase I abhor led to a change in the AP Style Book. Tues., February 14, 2012.
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By
Julie Drizin
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Becoming Part of the Story
Longtime Los Angeles Times staffer Geraldine Baum leaves journalism to work for a nonprofit. Tues., February 14, 2012.
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By
Carl Straumsheim
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Same Beat, New Venue
Longtime Supreme Court correspondent Joan Biskupic’s mission at Reuters: putting legal developments into perspective. Fri., February 10, 2012.
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By
Romy Zipken
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Tailoring Political News for Younger Readers
The University of Kansas’ PoliticalFiber.com focuses on issues and avoids the horse race. Thurs., February 9, 2012.
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By
Chelsea Boone
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Don’t Worry, Those Cuts Won’t Hurt
Another news organization (this time it’s the Washington Post) trots out the shopworn “more with less” nonsense. Weds., February 8, 2012
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By
Rem Rieder
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Looking for a Leader
Mary Junck’s first challenge as AP’s board chairman: finding a successor to longtime CEO Tom Curley. Tues., February 7, 2012
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By
Caitlin Johnston
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Bouncing Back from an Internet Drubbing
A student journalist reflects on the outpouring of vitriol triggered by her anti-tattoo column. Tues., February 7, 2012
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By
Carl Straumsheim
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Trumped!
The media’s ridiculous obsession with The Donald’s endorsement in the GOP race. Thurs., February 1, 2012
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By
Rem Rieder
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A Monday Rebirth
A Maryland newspaper restores an edition it had scrapped three years ago. Thurs., February 1, 2012
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By
Alexis Gutter
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Real Time Fact-Checking
Why news outlets should challenge phony claims by politicians in spot news stories, not just in separate assessments. Thurs., January 12, 2012
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By
Rem Rieder
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When "Negative" Political Advertising Can Be Positive
Wed., January 4, 2012
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By
Rem Rieder
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Rivals on the Gridiron, Allies in the Newsroom
The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, joined by Cameron University, team up to chronicle the Afghanistan duty of an Oklahoma National Guard brigade. Weds., January 11, 2012
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By
Stephanie Weaver
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Serene AND Hard-Hitting
Meet Nancy Phillips, the much-decorated Philadelphia Inquirer reporter who broke the story of sexual abuse allegations against longtime Philadelphia sports columnist Bill Conlin. Thurs., January 26, 2012
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By
Alexis Gutter
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An Investigative Reporting Partnership
The Schuster Institute and the Fund for Investigative Journalism team up to provide reporting fellowships.
Fri., January 6, 2012
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By
Alexis Gutter
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Political Journalism: Picking the Winner While the Game’s Still Going On
Weds., January 25, 2012
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By
Rem Rieder
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The Buzz About BuzzFeed
The online meme aggregator gets serious about developing original content. Tues., January 24, 2012
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By
Carl Straumsheim
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The Liberal Media Strike Again!
A Rick Perry fan blames the press for his candidate’s demise. Right. Thurs., January 19, 2012.
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By
Rem Rieder
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A Troubling Approach to Employee Relations
Halifax Media Group, new owner of the former New York Times Co. regional papers, and its onerous non-compete contract. Weds., January 11, 2012
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By
Rem Rieder
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Arrested for Doing Their Jobs
The rising tension between news photographers and law enforcement officials. Mon., December 5, 2011
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By
Deborah Potter
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Investing in Quality
The excellence of the New York Times is paying financial dividends. Mon., December 5, 2011
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By
John Morton
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Will Dailies Stay Daily?
Tues., November 22, 2011
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By
Caitlin Johnston
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Keeping an Eye on Aspen
A nonprofit startup focuses on accountability journalism in the Roaring Fork Valley. Wed., November 23, 2011
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By
Romy Zipken
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New Approaches for a New Era
How the Seattle Times and Wichita Eagle are revamping their newsrooms to achieve a more digital focus. Wed., October 26, 2011
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By
Morgan Gibson
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A Dazzling Collection Of Newspaper Columns
Deadline Artists: America’s Greatest Newspaper Columns
Edited by John Avlon, Jesse Angelo and Errol Louis
Overlook Press
432 pages; $29.95
Mon., December 5, 2011
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Book review by
Carl Sessions Stepp
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A Fearless Media Critic
Slate’s Jack Shafer has distinguished himself with his uncompromising approach to his craft. Wed. August 24, 2011
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By
Mark Lisheron
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Does AJR Hate Cars?
Mon., December 5, 2011
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By
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