AltWeeklies Wire
Post-Gazette Breaks Judicial Seal in Scaife Divorce Casenew
Despite his best efforts, some of the most sensitive documents filed in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review publisher Richard Mellon Scaife's divorce are now a matter of public record -- but Scaife is fighting to have those documents hidden again, with a legal petition that is itself sealed.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
10-01-2007 |
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Larry Flynt Gives Seattle University an Earfulnew
These days, while the Hustler publisher is more quaint than edgy, he's still making a pitch for the acceptance of graphic material in a world where the internet has made the pages of his magazine look tame.
Seattle Weekly |
Laura Onstot |
10-01-2007 |
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PoliticsWest Gangs Up With Gang of Fournew
The Denver Post's Gang of Four blog is turning into a cyber-soap opera thanks to a pair of melodramas co-starring columnist David Harsanyi.
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Afflict the Afflictednew
When a columnist returns from a cancer fight, what does The Tennessean do?
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan |
10-01-2007 |
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High Fashion Follynew
A Nashville fashion magazine goes belly up, leaving employees and advertisers holding the bag.
Nashville Scene |
P.J. Tobia |
10-01-2007 |
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Tariq Ali Slams Western Media Practicesnew
The author and activist says ownership and gullibility are two recurring problems for the Western press.
Montreal Mirror |
Christopher Hazou |
10-01-2007 |
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Meet the New White House Press Secretarynew
"I've heard one former press secretary at another agency say they'd rather die than have this job," says Dana Perino, who recently took over for Tony Snow.
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Has the Islamic Society of Boston Scared the Press Silent?new
Three lawsuits have been dropped, but local media still seems reluctant to tackle the ISB.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
09-24-2007 |
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The Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Fish Wrapnew
Publisher Bruce Kyses is working hard to blur the line between news and advertising.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
09-24-2007 |
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Why News is Still Good News on the Internetnew
Michael Wolff's new site Newser is useful and intelligent, but not yet special enough to be an essential daily stop.
The Georgia Straight |
Dave Watson |
09-21-2007 |
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What, 'MAD' Worry?new
Examining culture for over 50 years, the humor magazine still has no shortage of good material.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
09-21-2007 |
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Why Are So Many Workers Leaving the Burlington Free Press?new
In the past year, the Gannett-owned paper has started publishing five free weeklies and is enlarging its freestanding weekend section and jazzing up its website with video and interactive elements. At the same time, it has been losing reporters and editors -- lots of them.
Seven Days |
Kevin J. Kelley |
09-20-2007 |
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Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.new
Three weeks of local TV news demonstrates one thing: you are in grave danger.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
09-20-2007 |
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What's Behind Janet Clayton's Departure from the L.A. Times?new
Was it Jim O'Shea's job offer, or is former top editor John Carroll to blame?
L.A. Weekly |
Daniel Hernandez |
09-17-2007 |
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866-DILEMMAnew
The Ethics AdviceLine, a service for journalists created six years ago by the Chicago Headline Club and Loyola University's Center for Ethics has now fielded over 500 calls. Plus: The Chicago Sun-Times takes on the Cubs.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
09-17-2007 |
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