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Richard Prince's Journal-isms


Who Will Call Jesse Helms a Racist?
Media use euphemisms in ex-senator's obituaries; 2 laid off in East Bay try to figure it out. (7/4/2008)

NABJ Issues Warning on Layoffs
A McClatchy managing editor joins buyout exodus; Philly's Long named VP to oversee consolidations; Justice Department urged to investigate hate mail; Joe Davidson to write column on federal workforce.  (7/3/2008)

On Race, Many Not Ready to "Move On"
CNN survey finds gap between blacks, whites; more staff cuts, fom L.A. Times to Tampa Tribune; how about a story about what patriotism means? gun ruling recalls Carl Rowan incident (7/2/2008)

Media Images Still a Problem
Survey of blacks reports continuing dissatisfaction; news veteran Wycliff finds "I'm not cut out for PR"; mixed decision for Puerto Rico journalists suing FBI; GM shifts ads away from two BET shows (6/30/2008)

World's Largest Will Be a Bit Smaller
Unity attendance adjusting to industry turmoil; East Bay papers losing 13 percent of news staff; broadcasters discouraged by Obama statements (6/27/2008)

Sports Pages Get "C" on Racial Diversity
Group's second survey awards "F" on gender; AP accepts "African American," "Native American"; Baltimore Sun to eliminate 100 jobs  (6/26/2008)

Outing Rappers' Given Names
Should "Ghostface Killah" be "Mr. Killah?"; next up for cuts: Palm Beach, Hartford, Detroit; no agreement on accepting Imus' explanation; Joyner names 7 of 8 finalists to replace Smiley (6/25/2008)

Imus Says Critics Missed His Point
Jock says he was noting unfairness of arrests; Hitler no, lynching yes? Downie to step down as Washington Post editor; Carole Simpson: not supporting Obama is "so wrong." (6/24/2008)

Hitler No, Lynching Yes?
References to horrors don't all provoke outrage; Downie to step down as Washington Post editor; on Imus show: "He's African American." "There You Go" Carole Simpson: not supporting Obama is "so wrong." (6/23/2008)

Italian Vogue Publishes All-Black Issue
Choice of models flips pattern in fashion magazines; media watch group faults some of Russert's questioning; black producer insists Michael Scott used N-word (6/20/2008)

Writer Suspended Over Hitler Analogy
ESPN, Jemele Hill issue apologies over column; layoffs begin at Fort Worth Star-Telegram; how could Tim Russert die so suddenly? Jon Stewart mocks media rumors about Obamas (6/18/2008)

Would Russert Be Embarrassed?
Wake in D.C. Tuesday, private ceremony Wednesday; McClatchy pledges diversity despite job slashes; Obama links media mergers to less local news coverage (6/16/2008)

NBC's Tim Russert Collapses, Dies
"Meet the Press" host has apparent heart attack; fired black anchor goes public: "I'm being trashed"; AAJA president named in bias suit; Fox apologizes for calling Michelle Obama "baby mama." (6/13/2008)

Spike vs. Clint: Who's Right?
Journalists play role in fact-checking "history"; "assassination" exhibit shut, media made him do it; Couric sees sexism in Hillary Clinton coverage; turning tables: will foreigners accept Obama? (6/11/2008)

Pat Tobin Dies, Beloved P.R. Activist
Single mom linked Toyota to community groups (6/10/2008)