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May 30, 2001
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Reasons to be optimistic about the future of radio in Africa: increasing access to cheaper new technologies and the Internet, plus an influx of foreign radio networks, which may soften political rigidity. From The UNESCO Courier More about: Africa, Freedom of Expression, Technology, Radio | |
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One of the several reasons President Bush gets hands-off treatment from reporters, says Dan Kennedy, is that "his thuggish team threatens to make life difficult for reporters who step out of line." From Boston Phoenix More about: United States, North America, Credibility/Accuracy, News Coverage, Politics | |
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The potential influence of the millions of dollars that foundations pour into news organizations — and the agendas behind them — are rarely discussed. From The Poynter Institute More about: United States, North America, Credibility/Accuracy, Freedom of Expression, News Coverage, Public Broadcasting | |
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France's lofty cultural principles are in conflict with the raging popularity of a reality show called "Loft Story," writes Emily Bell. According to Peter Ford, the show has become an experiment in television exploitation. From Guardian Unlimited More about: France, Europe, Western Europe, Audience, Cultural Impacts, Television | |
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Dissident intellectual voices can break through monopoly media via the Internet and the alternative press, says Edward Said. And in the interests of peace and social justice, he urges, they must. From The Age More about: Cultural Impacts, Books | |
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After 400 years of Portuguese rule and 24 years of occupation by Indonesia, East Timor's journalists are struggling with language barriers and technical difficulties, writes Hamish McDonald, but they're getting organized. From The Walkley Foundation for Excellence in Journalism More about: East Timor, Asia and the Pacific, South East Asia, Credibility/Accuracy, News Coverage | |
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Critics can put films into their historical, social and political contexts, says David A. Markiewicz, possibly improving the form. Critical acclaim may have another effect: A study suggests that Oscar-winning actors live 3.9 years longer than their un-honored peers. From American Journalism Review More about: Credibility/Accuracy, Cultural Impacts, Film | |
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What happens when open technology meets a closed society? Guo Liang, a leading thinker on the role of the Internet in China's future, speculates, noting that CNN.com is China's most-visited site. From Asia Pacific Media Network More about: China, Asia and the Pacific, Audience, Freedom of Expression, Politics, Multimedia/Internet | |
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A privatized "public" satellite broadcast system that meets the needs of corporate and governmental sponsors leaves local communities and minorities out of the lineup, reports Ben Clarke. From Media Alliance-San Francisco Bay area More about: United States, North America, Audience, Business, Public Broadcasting, Technology, Radio | |
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The way the media cover Asian athletes playing for American teams can lead the way to inclusive coverage for everyone, writes Ken Yamada. From News Watch Project, Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism More about: United States, North America, Diversity, News Coverage | |
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