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Morocco steps up assault on online journalism

The decision to jail a blogger and an Internet café owner is an escalation in Morocco’s already intense campaign against journalists and bloggers, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. CPJ called on Moroccan authorit [...]

Posted On : Dec, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

What Are You Willing to Give Up from Journalism?

I met a neighbor at a party last weekend and mentioned that I write for TIME. This led to a conversation about the New York Times--specifically, how many typos she's noticed in the paper lately. They must be getting rid of all their copy ed [...]

Posted On : Dec, 17 2009 | Comments : 0

Journalism Masterclasses Now Being Shared by the BBC

A series of journalism masterclasses, hosted by some of the best-known names at the BBC, can now be viewed by the general public, online. Courses that were previously for internal use, at the 'BBC College of Journalism', are now open to all [...]

Posted On : Dec, 16 2009 | Comments : 0

Journalism and freedom

Rupert Murdoch has made many good points in his recent push to make his online news outlets profitable, but the central thesis that freedom is best served by charging for content is wrong. In fact, Murdoch's move represents a big threat to [...]

Posted On : Dec, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

Leaving Print Journalism is just a Small Step

After having worked for companies in print journalism for 25 years, it seems like a giant leap to quit and switch to the new world. To me, it’s just a small step. And a logical one too. I’m going to build a network of hyperlocal [...]

Posted On : Dec, 14 2009 | Comments : 0

Journalism's high priest looks back with wonder

He oracle is indisposed. Petitioners have besieged him all morning, pummelled him over lunch and continue to press throughout the darkening afternoon, the same question on every pair of lips: Tell us, wise one, what is the future of newspap [...]

Posted On : Dec, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

Journalisms knock-off handbags

An odd twist in the death of journalism in America has seen outlets such as TMZ gain credence as respectable news sources. This is ironic and asinine given the nature of both. Journalism in America is probably the last thing that deserves t [...]

Posted On : Dec, 11 2009 | Comments : 0

Journalism school gets city building for $1 a year

St. Clair College’s journalism school will set up shop downtown at the former Salvation Army building and pay the city $1 a year for the property under a deal announced Tuesday. The only condition is that the new owner must hold the p [...]

Posted On : Dec, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

Journalism Needs a Business Model for the Truth

Journalism's first obligation is to the truth. So begin the principles of journalism. Discussions about Truth and Objectivity in journalism often become questions of journalistic ethics and the trustworthiness of individuals and brands. The [...]

Posted On : Dec, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

Journalism professor comments on Comcast-NBC deal

Cronkite School Professor Andrew Leckey of the Reynolds Center for Business Journalism was interviewed Dec. 3, on the PBS NewsHour by anchor Jeff Brown about the implications of the Comcast-NBC Universal deal. "I think there are goin [...]

Posted On : Dec, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

Citizen Journalism...and BoomerBlix

Thrilling news came within the past few weeks: I'm going to be a Reader Blogger for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer! How cool is that, steadfast readers? Print newspaper fans everywhere will recall the demise of the "P-I" in early [...]

Posted On : Dec, 04 2009 | Comments : 0

The Future of Journalism Belongs to the Bold

Rupert Murdoch gave a speech on Tuesday that gives a few more hints as to how he sees the future of news businesses, and in particular his pay-wall plans.Addressing a US Federal Trade Commission workshop, he asserted that “the future [...]

Posted On : Dec, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

Is journalism without newspapers imaginable?

The future of journalism versus the future of the newspaper is the centre theme for the 16th world editors’ forum, which is being hosted by the Indian newspaper society, in collaboration with the world association of newspaper (WAN) a [...]

Posted On : Dec, 01 2009 | Comments : 0

CITIZEN JOURNALISM - Metro safety gets boost

Words of warning: Beware of pickpockets and snatch-and-grabs. Thieves ride public transit, too -- and cell phones, iPods and the like are some of their favorite targets. Metro opened its doors on March 27, 1976, with five stations on [...]