AltWeeklies Wire
Deconstructing the DNA of a Pulitzer Finalistnew
Critics raise questions regarding an impressive Denver Post series shortly after it's named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
Testing the Right to Rantnew
As a developer sues neighborhood activists for defamation, a new law protecting citizen journalism gets its first day in court.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
04-07-2008 |
Media
CBS and Clear Channel Lose Billboard Secrecy Bidnew
The judge says L.A.'s thousands of billboards are hardly a "trade secret."
L.A. Weekly |
Christine Pelisek |
04-04-2008 |
Media
The Green Ladynew
With a brutal recession looming, what's with the New York Times' odd obsession with overpriced clothes?
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
04-03-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
Perez Hilton Picks a Fightnew
Can a "crazy, flamboyant dork" from Miami find happiness as a Hollywood mudslinger?
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
03-31-2008 |
Media
Missoulian Code Caper?new
Newspaper faces claims of website design theft.
Missoula Independent |
Patrick Klemz |
03-28-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
Let the Sun Shine, You Hypocritesnew
Journalism is under attack from lefties who promote public access to information.
Tags: media
The Pledge Problemnew
Idaho Republicans to reporters: Either say the Pledge of Allegiance -- with feeling -- or get out.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
03-26-2008 |
Policy Issues
The Not-So-Secret Sharernew
The content-sharing deal between the OC Register and MediaNews hasn't led to cuts at the Reg -- yet.
Tags: media
News You Can Losenew
The New Haven Register lays off its Capitol reporter, sparking fears about the future of statehouse coverage.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
03-25-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
The Seattle Times Is Fine With Dicknew
"Nuts" and (still) "vagina," however, are off-limits.
Seattle Weekly |
Mike Seely |
03-24-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
The Rust Belt Readernew
Could a regional newspaper improve the midwest's prospects?
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
03-24-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
The Adulterer's Perp Walknew
As with Spitzer's self-destruction in New York, sex scandals are spectacular but brief.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
03-21-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
A Mid-Campaign Review of the Bozos on the Busnew
Surveying the deluge of atrocious media coverage of this year's presidential contest, it's difficult to winnow down the most egregious offenders.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
03-20-2008 |
Media
Tags: 2008 presidential election, media
If It's War Max Karson Wants ...new
A controversial column by firebrand student Max Karson sparks bureaucratic wrangling and political infighting at CU-Boulder.
Tags: media
