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What Would a New Open Records Law Mean for Pennsylvania?new
The state's current open records law is widely regarded as one of the worst in the country -- but that may be about to change.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Timothy M. Williams |
02-12-2008 |
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Black and White and Red All Overnew
After selling off 17 newspapers, Morris Communications remains saddled with $400 million in debt, dwindling revenues and the outlook of a rough ride ahead.
Metro Spirit |
Murfee Faulk |
02-11-2008 |
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Shooting for Dollarsnew
The fight over photo rights to high school sporting events involves more than the First Amendment.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
02-11-2008 |
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Write Here?new
How do I serve my readers when I no longer know who they are?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
02-04-2008 |
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Paper Cutsnew
The Metro brass comes to Philly and sacks two editorial staffers.
Philadelphia Weekly |
G.W. Miller III |
02-04-2008 |
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CHEKing In: Will Local TV News Survive the Digital Revolution?
As part of CanWest's ongoing Canadian media conglomeration, Victoria's CHEK-TV newscasts will be produced and packaged in another city by fall 2008. What does this latest round of convergence mean for local news coverage?
Monday Magazine |
Jason Youmans |
01-31-2008 |
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Music Geneticists Mine Individual Tastesnew
The medium changes and the musical tides may briefly ebb, but demand for recorded music never wanes. And competition remains heated to win the dollars that come from sound delivery.
East Bay Express |
Chris Parker |
01-30-2008 |
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Citizen Journalism: A Field Day for the Flacks?new
Want more coverage for your candidate? Report on him yourself at Triblocal.com.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
01-28-2008 |
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Pushing Paper in Phillynew
Amid a flurry of sale rumors, Philly's Metro turns 8. Will the free daily make it to the decade mark?
Philadelphia Weekly |
G.W. Miller III |
01-28-2008 |
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Fighting With Mitt Romney in a Ditchnew
AP reporter Glen Robinson's skirmish with Romney was a downer because of bad timing, not bad manners.
Valley Advocate |
Robert Tobey |
01-25-2008 |
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Judging Chris Matthewsnew
Former Massachusetts judge Julian Houston comments on racism in Boston.
Boston Phoenix |
Neely Steinberg |
01-24-2008 |
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Who's Afraid of John Edwards?
Mainstream media is giving four to five times more coverage to Obama and Clinton than Edwards, far more than their share of popular support. Their corporate owners have reason to fear him.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
01-22-2008 |
Commentary
Meet 10 of the Indy's Most Prolific Letter-Writersnew
They attach their names to messages that earn them scorn, derision and, yes, sometimes admiration from their fellow readers. They keep the Independent's letters page alive, and a place for (usually) intelligent debate.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Staff |
01-22-2008 |
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Rick Reilly, Loving Limbonew
The sports journo on his impending move to ESPN, being directed by George Clooney, and the joys of doing absolutely nothing.
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One Newspaper Is Like One Horsenew
Can a town without competing dailies really be a global city?
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
01-22-2008 |
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