Archive for October, 2007


29
Oct

PAINTING THE TOWN RED: The Sox Conquer Boston

Red Sox Back in Boston | New Study Shows How The Media Depoliticizes Political Coverage | Jihadis Unhappy With Jazeera | IRS Rads At Sanctuary For Fire Victims in San Diego | Israel Wants Its Arabs to Celebrate Its 60th Aniversary | More


29
Oct

How Our Media Depoliticizes Politics: Case in Point, The Presidential Primaries

A First Look at 2008 Presidential Campaign Coverage
A new report from Tom Rosenstiel of the Project on Excellence in Journalism and the Shorenstein Center
Monday, Oct. 29— Nearly 11 months before anyone could cast a vote, the press had already narrowed the presidential horserace to five candidates. And while the coverage provided ample information […]


29
Oct

Dissector Forum: More On the Subprime–California Fire Link

Dan Cassidy comments: “great story comparing fire disaster and mortgage disaster! “ He also sent me this item from San Francisco titled THE BRONX IS BURNING AGAIN!”

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