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March 2007

After Four Years, the U.S. Military is Still Learning How to Manage the Media in Iraq

A look inside the working conditions of an embedded journalist in Iraq.

By Paul McLeary Fri 23 Mar 2007 03:38 PM As Gore Looks to Future, Networks Stuck in Everyday Politics

Gore's message of what could be done on global warming was almost completely lost on the big three's evening news programs last night.

By Edward B. Colby Thu 22 Mar 2007 04:44 PM Politico's One-Source Wonder

How often have you opened a newspaper and seen these words: "My apologies to our readers for passing on bad information"? Never.

By Gal Beckerman Thu 22 Mar 2007 04:36 PM Viral Ads and the New Democratic Moment

Will user-generated political ads lead to more openness, or simply bring digital mudslinging into the mainstream?

By Satta Sarmah Thu 22 Mar 2007 02:27 PM CNN Defends Chiquita on a Very Slippery Slope

In a jaw-dropping defense, a CNNMoney journalist argues that the iconic banana company has gotten "a raw deal."

By Edward B. Colby Thu 22 Mar 2007 11:11 AM The McCain "Maverick Watch" '08

While some reporters cast a wistful eye to yesteryear, when John McCain was a "maverick," others can't seem to let go.

By Paul McLeary Wed 21 Mar 2007 02:14 PM CNN Elevates Discourse, Tackles Question of Edwards' Good Looks

With the presidential campaign under way early, it would have been nice if the press could have delayed the inevitable deluge of inanity that the season brings. No such luck.

By Edward B. Colby Tue 20 Mar 2007 12:05 PM Journalism and Politics Makes for Some Uncomfortable Pillow Talk

Are promises of "disclosure" enough to remove the taint of association between some journalists and their politically-connected spouses? We're skeptical.

By Paul McLeary Mon 19 Mar 2007 04:21 PM Writing About, and Through, Cancer

Newsday reporter Lauren Terrazzano on how she writes her weekly column "Life, With Cancer," and how the media usually portrays the disease.

By Satta Sarmah Mon 19 Mar 2007 12:46 PM As Thompson Ponders Run, Bloggers Dissect His Chances

The Law and Order star's indecision is creating chatter from bloggers hoping for or cringing at the thought of his run for the GOP nomination.

By Dan Goldberg Mon 19 Mar 2007 12:35 PM

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