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Wesley Lowery / New York Times:
Not only is “objective neutral” journalism predicated on a white perspective, it deprives readers of plainly stated facts for fear of accusations of partiality — What's different, in this moment, is that the editors of our country's most esteemed outlets no longer hold a monopoly on publishing power.
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Kevin M. Lerner / The Conversation:
While NYT's move online enabled increased op-ed page output, opinion and news stories look similar on the site and many casual readers can't tell the difference — The New York Times opinion editor James Bennet resigned recently after the paper published a controversial opinion essay by U.S …
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PNAS, Nieman Lab, American Press Institute, @michaelsocolow, @mfbernier and @naomi_schalit
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Anthony Pesce / L.A. Times Guild:
LAT union's Black caucus demands management commit to hiring at least 18 Black journalists over 3 years, fix pay gap, engage with communities of color, and more — As a union, it is our responsibility to be a force for progress, and we cannot build the future we want for the Los Angeles Times until we clearly see its past.
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David Kaplan / Global Investigative Journalism Network:
A group of reporting networks and media outlets partner to amplify Rappler's work and offer its journalists access to resources like databases and reporters — Investigative reporting is getting harder and harder as autocratic governments crack down on media and government-friendly oligarchs use …
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Adam Tamburin / The Tennessean:
The Tennessean and parent company Gannett have fired an ad manager after the paper ran an anti-Muslim ad and will donate ad proceeds to a Muslim advocacy group — The Tennessean and its parent company Gannett announced on Monday that an advertising manager was fired after the news organization published an anti-Muslim advertisement.
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Noam Scheiber / New York Times:
After staff complained about the lack of diversity on The Ringer's dozens of podcasts, Bill Simmons says “It's a business. This isn't Open Mic Night.” — A podcast episode on the recent protests increased staff complaints concerning the lack of diversity at his digital outlet, The Ringer.
Max Cohen / Politico:
During a press call meant to highlight press freedom on Monday, the State Dept. muted the phone line of a Reuters reporter after he asked about Bolton's book — The State Department's top spokesperson on Monday muted the line of a reporter asking about John Bolton's book during a briefing extolling press freedom.
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CNN:
China calls the US's designation of more Chinese outlets as foreign missions “political suppression” and vows to make a “necessary and legitimate” response — London (CNN Business)China has vowed to make a “necessary and legitimate” response after the US government designated four …
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Reuters:
US will treat four Chinese media outlets as foreign missions, alleging they are state-controlled, after five Chinese outlets were similarly designated in Feb.
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Tom Kludt / Vanity Fair:
Reporters and newsrooms are figuring out how to safely cover a presidential race and a historic civil rights movement during a global pandemic — Journalists descended on Tulsa for Trump's MAGA rally—and to a different world than three months ago. Newsrooms are now figuring …
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Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
BBC cut 60, 40, and 60 jobs in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales, respectively; NUJ: Nations and Regions divisions told to cut ~£24M in 2021, ~£28M in 2022 — MPs have urged the BBC not to cut its local political and current affairs programming, saying its “regional strength” …
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@martinsfp, @pressgazette and Guido Fawkes
Scott Alexander / Slate Star Codex:
A pseudonymous blogger behind Slate Star Codex is deleting the blog after an NYT reporter said he knew his name and planned to publish it due to NYT policy — So, I kind of deleted the blog. Sorry. Here's my explanation. — Last week I talked to a New York Times technology reporter …
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Sara Fischer / Axios:
CBSN, CBS News' digital streaming news service, is expanding its OTT app to 89 new countries via partnerships with smart TV manufacturers and software platforms — CBSN, the 24/7 digital streaming news service for CBS News, is expanding internationally to pull in more digital TV ad dollars, while also expanding its audience.
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