AAN News
First Amendment Under Attack in Several Statesnew
Since Sept. 11, several states have proposed or passed legislation that would weaken Freedom of Information laws. The Society of Professional Journalists has issued an alert to its members and other First Amendment advocates, warning of these threats to the public's right to access government documents. The Freedom Forum offers a round-up of this legislation across the country.
Freedom Forum |
12-20-2001 10:17 am |
Industry News
Tags: Editorial
Miami New Times Vanishes from College News Racksnew
Miami New Times sleuths crack the case of the vanishing alternative newsweeklies. The paper wrote a critical story about Eduardo Padron, president of Miami-Dade Community College, and suddenly reports roll in about empty news racks on all the campuses. A 72-year-old journalism student finally produces a smoking gun: he says he was with a security officer who scooped up the papers. The guard sheepishly admitted Padron had ordered security to confiscate them, the student says.
Miami New Times |
12-19-2001 2:20 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Editorial, Miami New Times
Alt-Weekly Vet Plans AlterNet Rival
Ron Curran, a veteran writer and editor for LA Weekly and the San Francisco Bay Guardian, plans to launch a new alternative syndicate in the spring. The service, to be called Pulp Syndicate, takes aim at non-profit AlterNet, but Don Hazen, AlterNet’s executive editor, isn’t too worried. "We look forward to whatever healthy competition they might provide," Hazen says.
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Matt Pulle |
12-18-2001 3:59 pm |
Industry News
Tags: Editorial
AAN West Program Set
Guerrilla marketing, sales gurus featured
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AAN Staff |
12-14-2001 11:58 am |
Association News
Alternative Newsweekly Awards: Seventh Annual Call for Entries
Contest rewards the best in alternative journalism
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AAN Staff |
12-06-2001 4:18 pm |
Association News
