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October 2008 - Posts

Friday, October 24, 2008 1:10 PM

AVOID "ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT" PHRASE

by Leo E. Laurence, J.D.    Journalists in print, broadcast and on-line media need to avoid using the phrase "illegal immigrant" if the person involved hasn't been convicted by a judge.    The phrase we journalists should
posted by LeoLaurence | 0 Comments
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 12:38 PM

COVERING GAY MARRIAGE

   Covering the gay-marriage issue is complex and journalsits need to be aware of its many facets. Not only is it a legal issue with three state Supreme Court rulings legalizing it, but it is also a religious and emotional issue.    And,
posted by LeoLaurence | 0 Comments
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 12:10 PM

Where's the outrage? Xenophobia, Racism & Election 2008

We Americans are fairly predictable in our approach to newcomers, even as we hold ourselves up as the standard worldwide for diversity and tolerance. Yes, we've come a long way... BUT: Jews, Italians, the Irish... These groups went through it. Later
posted by HollyEdgell | 0 Comments
Sunday, October 12, 2008 12:49 PM

Keeping it to yourself

I notice a trend with a lot of my journalism friends on Facebook. To wit, they're joining groups supporting (or dissing) one or another political party or candidate and/or declaring their political leanings in some other fashion. A wise man (my coworker
posted by HollyEdgell | 1 Comments
Sunday, October 12, 2008 12:33 PM

It's hard out there for a journalist -- in an election cycle like this one

The presidential campaign officially turned weird last week, when John McCain had to spend precious town hall meeting time defending his rival Barack Obama. If the two people we saw over and over again on the news are typical of McCain’s rally attendees….
posted by HollyEdgell | 1 Comments