Archive for the 'Journalism' Category

Setback for media shield bill in Senate committee

September 17th, 2009

AP – “A bill to give journalists a limited right to protect confidential sources from disclosure was sidetracked Thursday, after senators from both parties said the current version could damage national security. The bill, supported by more than 70 journalism organizations including The Associated Press, would only apply to federal courts and leave intact state [...]

Librarians Breathe a Sigh of Relief

October 28th, 2007

Brian Wingfield – “Another endangered species: journalists. Despite the proliferation of media outlets, newspapers, where the bulk of U.S. reporters work, will cut costs and jobs as the Internet replaces print.”
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