Journalism, most would argue, is cornerstone to a free and democratic society. Not so long ago, we had to get by with newspapers, radio and perhaps the gossip from the fishmonger. These days, we’re immersed in media (tv, radio, internet, computers, magazines, cell phone apps, books, etc., etc., etc.) to an almost ridiculous level. It’s fun to wonder what aliens might think of us based on our media sensations alone. In reality, though, many of us take this all for granted. Journalism, in its many iterations, will be around forever, right?
Just a moment of thanks to you readers, especially you who get it. Thanks goes to the dead turkey, Dick Cheney and the drones who do what they’re told…instead of what’s right. The de… more →
The Vigilant Lensandrewmoon wrote just now: As part of a radio journalism subject at UOW, we had to work in groups to produce and present live a … more →
The Puppeteer wrote 3 minutes ago: And so this Puppeteer will be one year older on the 1st of December. Birthdays are depressing annive … more →
gradtransitions wrote 3 minutes ago: The Sharing the Dream student-led webcast series brings the excitement of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic … more →
James Rowe wrote 9 minutes ago: Knowing to whom you speak is advice I have been given from many. Audience governs how you pres … more →
unspun wrote 2 hours ago: Unspun wonders what the portents must be for the venerable Jakarta Post when an upstart new English … more →
janegoodygoodall wrote 4 hours ago: http://www.democracynow.org/2009/11/27/studs_terkel_1912_2008_a_democracy … more →
mustafakanuar wrote 4 hours ago: Congratulations to Malaysiakini and its determined editorial team on their 10th anniversary today. Y … more →
janegoodygoodall wrote 4 hours ago: Of any journalist, Bill Moyers may very well receive some of the most interesting responses to his i … more →
lpfischer wrote 4 hours ago: There’s been a lot of talk in the blogosphere lately about Murdoch, Google, Bing, and the poss … more →
rugator wrote 5 hours ago: Listening to the hilarious recounts/speculation surrounding today’s news that Tiger Woods cras … more →
Stefan Hippler wrote 5 hours ago: Giving interviews is always tricky in our days – and when the topic is HIV and AIDS and the ne … more →
mediascapes3 wrote 6 hours ago: The CRTC approved the distribution of Qatar-based Al Jazeera television via satellite in Canada. It … more →
Sean wrote 6 hours ago: Around this time of the year The Economist publishes its annual publication, “The World in … more →
adnannzee wrote 6 hours ago: By Cyril Almeida Cross Post from www.dawn.com and www.cyrilalmeida.com MILITARY men have been … more →
adnannzee wrote 6 hours ago: By Ahmed Nadeem Gahla A study of transformation from military dictatorship to democracy around the w … more →
Dan wrote 7 hours ago: During this time of thanks, I want to offer a sincere thank you to the University of Southern Califo … more →
Jen wrote 7 hours ago: It’s the same story from another publication. The same “journalism is dying” or … more →
fredvidal wrote 7 hours ago: BLAKE, The Song By FRED Is About To Be Ready For A First Showcase To Be Defined By You, Audience, As … more →