AltWeeklies Wire
Craig$slist.comnew
The much-loved website is taking millions from Bay Area newspapers and causing layoffs that adversely affect coverage. And its founder Craig Newmark's well-intentioned support of citizen journalism has a slim chance of fixing the problem.
A Strong Advocate of Diversity Leaves the Inquirernew
Acel Moore spent 40 years in the Philadelphia Inquirer newsroom, advancing from copy boy to Pulitzer Prize-winner, before accepting a buyout. But with the paper now in chaos, is his dream of a diverse newsroom in jeopardy?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
12-02-2005 |
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Taking on the Timesnew
A New York Times article that described widespread abuse of hurricane relief in the Jackson, Miss., area drew strong criticism from state residents, among them Governor Haley Barbour.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
12-01-2005 |
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From Watchdog to Lap Dognew
Bob Woodward’s "Plamegate" blunder showed the world what many knew for years: we need a bunch of new Bob Woodwards.
Boston Phoenix |
Mark Jurkowitz |
12-01-2005 |
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Glossy Gladiatorsnew
A magazine war is on Seattle's horizon.
Seattle Weekly |
Neal Schindller |
11-30-2005 |
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Restaurants Try to Identify Denver Post's New Criticnew
To the chagrin of dining critic Tucker Shaw, his picture is hanging in the kitchens of eateries around Denver, in the hope that the staff will recognize him and give him special treatment.
A Small-Town Talenew
Experienced journalist Margaret Menge was asked to resign from Manchester, New Hampshire's Union Leader because of her "New York attitude." When community journalism meets an aggressive reporter, sometimes it can get ugly.
Boston Phoenix |
Mark Jurkowitz |
11-29-2005 |
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Hijacking at the Hospitalnew
AltWeeklies Award - News Story -- In-Depth
Fort Worth Weekly |
Pablo Lastra |
11-28-2005 |
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Feds Won't Block Alt-Weeklies Mergernew
The way is clear for Village Voice Media and New Times to combine into a 17-paper chain of weeklies.
Seattle Weekly |
Chuck Taylor |
11-28-2005 |
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A Bridge Too Farnew
The San Francisco Chronicle's series of stories on Golden Gate suicides goes "radioactive."
Trial and Terrornew
The Islamic Society of Boston claims a media conspiracy unfairly linked them to terrorists in an effort to halt plans for a new mosque in Roxbury.
Boston Phoenix |
Mark Jurkowitz |
11-18-2005 |
Media
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True Britt: Bomb-Throwing Cartoonist Is a Sweetheartnew
Finding a decent full-time gig as an editorial
cartoonist has become harder, which helps explains how award-winning cartoonist Chris
Britt's career has taken him to smaller and smaller newspapers -- until he ended up at a sleepy, conservative daily in the Midwest.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
11-18-2005 |
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Behind Enemy Linesnew
Amateur filmmaker Mike Shiley uncovers a real Iraq, without media spin.
Missoula Independent |
Skylar Browning |
11-17-2005 |
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Social Studies: "Mike in Five," "Story Time," "The N-Word"new
AltWeeklies Award - Column
Baltimore City Paper |
Vincent Williams |
11-16-2005 |
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Strengthening the Shieldnew
Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna stands up for journalism with a proposed shield law that would be as strong as any in the country.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
11-16-2005 |
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