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Was Reagan a Racist?new
Pundits bitch-slap each other over a 27-year-old campaign speech.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
12-03-2007 |
Media
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Fake-News Vacuumnew
What are the consequences of the Writers Guild of America strike in a world where more and more serious-news coverage -- particularly political news -- is coming from fake TV-news programs, such as The Daily Show and The Colbert Report?
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
11-29-2007 |
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Suffrage Net Citynew
The web has become key to presidential politics -- we rate the candidates on how they've put Al Gore's invention to use.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
11-29-2007 |
Media
Tags: 2008 presidential election, media
The Times Ignores Real Issues in Stagehand Strikenew
It's curious to me how The New York Times justifies its blatantly frivolous treatment of the striking Broadway stagehands, instead concentrating on the inconveniences the shutdown has caused affluent New Yorkers and tourists who now won't be able to fork over the exorbitant ticket prices that a show like "Jersey Boys" commands.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
11-29-2007 |
Media
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Free Content: Worth Every Cent
Content is dead. Aggregators collect the bucks. But what kind of quality can freebie freelancers create?
Tags: media
Big Media's Big Giftnew
How the FCC is helping media fat cats get more power over what you know.
New Haven Advocate |
Evan Brown |
11-27-2007 |
Media
Journalists' Ritesnew
What could keep a reporter on the righteous path in these dismal times?
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
11-26-2007 |
Media
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National Press Corps Gets DNC Party Previewnew
Media members planning to cover the Democratic convention have big questions for Howard Dean and his crew. Like, what about the food?
Tags: 2008 presidential election, media
Steven Colbert: Comedy Rambonew
Colbert is the most dangerous satirist out there, and neither the writers' strike nor his failure to get on the primary ballot will stall his advance for long.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bianculli |
11-15-2007 |
Media
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The State of the State Journal-Registernew
Industry-wide trends catch up to Illinois' oldest newspaper.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
11-15-2007 |
Media
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News On the Cheapnew
Ex-TV reporters cite demand for quantity over quality.
Illinois Times |
Amanda Robert |
11-15-2007 |
Media
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A Casino Theft Ring Spooks the Sun-Sentinelnew
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating an alleged slot-machine theft ring by employees at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino. And I'm the one bringing you the news for one reason: The largest newspaper in Broward County, the Sun-Sentinel, had the story first but got cold feet and decided not to publish it.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
11-14-2007 |
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YouSue.comnew
WHAS-TV goes after Louisville bloggers for posting its video. How far will the station go?
LEO Weekly |
Jennifer Oladipo |
11-12-2007 |
Media
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The Denver Post Takes Opinions Above the Foldnew
For the first time since 2005, the daily paper's editorial board opines on the front page.
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Memphis' Daily Paper Outsources to Indianew
News of the Commercial Appeal's decision to outsource the advertising layout department to India comes at a time when the newspaper is reeling from a number of blows to both its credibility and its bottom line.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Davis |
11-09-2007 |
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