AltWeeklies Wire
Glossy Gladiatorsnew
A magazine war is on Seattle's horizon.
Seattle Weekly |
Neal Schindller |
11-30-2005 |
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A Small-Town Talenew
Experienced journalist Margaret Menge was asked to resign from Manchester, New Hampshire's Union Leader because of her "New York attitude." When community journalism meets an aggressive reporter, sometimes it can get ugly.
Boston Phoenix |
Mark Jurkowitz |
11-29-2005 |
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Feds Won't Block Alt-Weeklies Mergernew
The way is clear for Village Voice Media and New Times to combine into a 17-paper chain of weeklies.
Seattle Weekly |
Chuck Taylor |
11-28-2005 |
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Trial and Terrornew
The Islamic Society of Boston claims a media conspiracy unfairly linked them to terrorists in an effort to halt plans for a new mosque in Roxbury.
Boston Phoenix |
Mark Jurkowitz |
11-18-2005 |
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Behind Enemy Linesnew
Amateur filmmaker Mike Shiley uncovers a real Iraq, without media spin.
Missoula Independent |
Skylar Browning |
11-17-2005 |
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Social Studies: "Mike in Five," "Story Time," "The N-Word"new
AltWeeklies Award - Column
Baltimore City Paper |
Vincent Williams |
11-16-2005 |
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Strengthening the Shieldnew
Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna stands up for journalism with a proposed shield law that would be as strong as any in the country.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
11-16-2005 |
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A Prosecutor Tough on Some Crimes Steps Into the Limelightnew
In his national television debut, Jackson County, Kansas, Prosecutor Mike Sanders doesn't look half-bad, but his decision to appear on Dr. Phil draws fire from his critics.
The Pitch |
Kendrick Blackwood |
11-16-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Ohio's Mainstream Papers Lost Their Spine in Opposing Election Reformnew
An editor copes with alternating feelings of disappointment and faith in the citizens of Ohio, while trying to avoid a total meltdown in disgust at the state's mainstream media.
The Athens NEWS |
Terry Smith |
11-14-2005 |
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Tech Disconnectnew
San Francisco's Mayor Gavin Newsom looks to secretive, for-profit corporations to deliver his populist promise of free wireless Internet for all.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Camille T. Taiara and Matthew Hirsch |
11-09-2005 |
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Blowin' in the Windnew
Gannett-owned Clarion Ledger continues to back President Bush and other elected officials, despite admitting large shortcomings, including illegal or dishonest actions.
Jackson Free Press |
Editorial Staff |
11-03-2005 |
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"Crackpot Crackdown"new
AltWeeklies Award - Drugs Reporting
Austin Chronicle |
Jordan Smith |
10-27-2005 |
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Damned If We Don'tnew
Donna Ladd takes on a little ditty written by Shaila Dewan in The New York Times that belittled Southerners who are trying to confront their past.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
10-27-2005 |
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Losing a 'Voice'new
Here's why regulators should block the merger of the nation's two largest alternative weekly chains, Village Voice Media and New Times.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Tim Redmond |
10-26-2005 |
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Smurf Filmsnew
If UNICEF can use the Smurfs to warn people about war, there’s no reason you can’t use other cartoons to warn them about other evils.
Dig Boston |
Chris Haire |
10-26-2005 |
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