AltWeeklies Wire
Is Internet Populism Destined for Corporate Ruin?new
The threat is real -- if "net neutrality" is lost, we'll be getting most of our online content from the same media giants that dominate broadcast, cable, and print.
Boston Phoenix |
Dan Kennedy |
10-10-2007 |
Media
Jury Finds Photojournalist Guilty of 'Trespassing'new
Jeffrey Sauger faces up to 30 days in jail and fines for shooting a neo-Nazi protest in Toledo.
Metro Times |
Staff |
10-09-2007 |
Media
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The Scariest News May be the Stuff You Haven't Seen Yetnew
This year's Project Censored articles cover issues so weighty that many observers wonder how they could have slipped through the cracks. "The civil liberties aspect of this year's list is personally troubling for many people," director Peter Phillips says.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Eric Griffey |
10-04-2007 |
Media
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Prudish Publication Makes Its Debutnew
Eliza is more than just another Cosmo knock-off: it’s a response to today’s female fashion choices, which the Mormon publishers perceives as provocative, skimpy, and tacky.
Portland Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
10-04-2007 |
Media
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Questions for the New York Times Magazine's Questionernew
Did Deborah Solomon break the Times' strict code of ethics? In interviews with Ira Glass and Amy Dickinson, we find a troubling pattern.
New York Press |
Matt Elzweig |
10-04-2007 |
Media
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Post-Gazette Breaks Judicial Seal in Scaife Divorce Casenew
Despite his best efforts, some of the most sensitive documents filed in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review publisher Richard Mellon Scaife's divorce are now a matter of public record -- but Scaife is fighting to have those documents hidden again, with a legal petition that is itself sealed.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
10-01-2007 |
Media
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Larry Flynt Gives Seattle University an Earfulnew
These days, while the Hustler publisher is more quaint than edgy, he's still making a pitch for the acceptance of graphic material in a world where the internet has made the pages of his magazine look tame.
Seattle Weekly |
Laura Onstot |
10-01-2007 |
Media
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PoliticsWest Gangs Up With Gang of Fournew
The Denver Post's Gang of Four blog is turning into a cyber-soap opera thanks to a pair of melodramas co-starring columnist David Harsanyi.
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Afflict the Afflictednew
When a columnist returns from a cancer fight, what does The Tennessean do?
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan |
10-01-2007 |
Media
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High Fashion Follynew
A Nashville fashion magazine goes belly up, leaving employees and advertisers holding the bag.
Nashville Scene |
P.J. Tobia |
10-01-2007 |
Media
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Tariq Ali Slams Western Media Practicesnew
The author and activist says ownership and gullibility are two recurring problems for the Western press.
Montreal Mirror |
Christopher Hazou |
10-01-2007 |
Media
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Meet the New White House Press Secretarynew
"I've heard one former press secretary at another agency say they'd rather die than have this job," says Dana Perino, who recently took over for Tony Snow.
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Has the Islamic Society of Boston Scared the Press Silent?new
Three lawsuits have been dropped, but local media still seems reluctant to tackle the ISB.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
09-24-2007 |
Media
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The Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Fish Wrapnew
Publisher Bruce Kyses is working hard to blur the line between news and advertising.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
09-24-2007 |
Media
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Why News is Still Good News on the Internetnew
Michael Wolff's new site Newser is useful and intelligent, but not yet special enough to be an essential daily stop.
The Georgia Straight |
Dave Watson |
09-21-2007 |
Media
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