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Paulitics as Usualnew
Mugger catches up to the news: People like this guy Ron Paul.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
12-13-2007 |
Commentary
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
Tags: media
Defending Scott Borasnew
No matter what fans and, more important, baseball owners think about Boras' aggressive strategy, he's not evil, he's not the devil -- he's just a sports entrepreneur who happens to be better than his peers at performing his job.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
11-15-2007 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Murdoch Rescues an American Institutionnew
The 76-year-old media mogul has said he'll pour financial resources into Dow Jones, and, given the unquestionable fact that this acquisition is the pinnacle of his storied career, there's little reason to believe that the Journal will soon resemble the New York Post.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
08-09-2007 |
Commentary
All We Are Saying is Give Rupert a Chancenew
Why don't journalists let the possible Wall Street Journal acquisition play out in all its protracted negotiations and then offer analysis and opinion?
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
07-26-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
The Presidential Dogfightnew
The combination of an expanding media industry, semi-boredom with Bush-bashing, and most significantly, the lack of any consensus favorite (in both the Democratic and Republican parties) has led to a festive atmosphere in the '08 campaign.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
05-31-2007 |
Commentary
Sports Media Whiffs Againnew
From Josh Hancock's death to Barry Bond's 'roids to Roger Clemens' "class," the sports press proves itself inane.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
05-17-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Blinkered Economicsnew
When will Arthur Sulzberger Jr. take a vow of poverty?
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
04-12-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
It's No Longer 1980new
The New York Times sets a downsized agenda.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
02-22-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Are Americans Too Dumb to Live Their Own Lives?new
Mayor Michael Bloomberg says yes.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
12-08-2006 |
Commentary
I Read the News Last Week, Oh Boynew
Can Pelosi and Kos Get Along?
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
11-16-2006 |
Commentary
Harmless Noisenew
Dylan fades into the background.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
09-14-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Bob Dylan, Modern Times
Lemann's Last Standnew
With a lazy article about "citizen journalism," Nicholas Lemann proves that George Custer lives on at The New Yorker.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
08-10-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
LAX Attacknew
Why has the alleged gang rape at Duke received the amount of press normally reserved for a cute blonde's disappearance, an unproved Page Six scandal or Dick Cheney passing gas at a public gathering?
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
04-27-2006 |
Commentary
