We've had our moments of soul searching about the details of the Gannon story. But, you know, you have a White House that's so controlling with information, that makes it so hard for reporters to do their job Salon editor Joan Walsh
Leonard Pitts Jr. says he's waiting for a good explanation of what Jeff Gannon was doing in the White House -- and for the public to be upset about it. Frankly, the only thing more galling than the brazenness with which the White House abrogates the public's right to know is the sheep-like docility with which we accept it A government that is allowed to create its own reality is a government that can get away with anything. So where is our outrage?
The Blog, The Press, The Media: Killing the Dead
Tuesday's ruling by a federal appeals court in Washington that two reporters must reveal the names of their confidential sources or go to jail means trouble for them and other good journalists
That much is obvious. What's less apparent, and more alarming, is that the ruling means trouble for the public. So much trouble that members of Congress from both parties now want a law protecting reporters' ability to shield their confidential sources.
Consider: What if all potential whistleblowers or public employees feared exposure if they went to a reporter confidentially with evidence of wrongdoing? The public would know a lot less about government, and government officials could hide a lot more.
Judith Miller and Matt Cooper seem to be headed for jail. Why isn't Robert Novak?
• Law would shield reporters, protect public interest, too [Reporters face time for no crime ; Dempsters of this world ;-) Jailing Journalists ; Jury finds Boston Herald libeled judge ]
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• · · · · When you hear name-calling like what we've been hearing from the elite media this week, you know someone must be doing something right. The hysterical edge makes you wonder if writers for newspapers and magazines and professors in J-schools don't have a serious case of freedom envy The Blogs Must Be Crazy ; Stay informed: Weblog Tools Market ; In a move that significantly strengthens its online reach, The New York Times Co. said Thursday it will buy About Inc.'s group of Web-based information guides from Primedia Inc. for $410 million NYT Buys About.Com ; Emerging Technology video: Barsky, Gillmor and more
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