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 LayoffsA 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 ProblemSurvey 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 DiversityGroup'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 NamesShould "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 AnalogyESPN, 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. ActivistSingle mom linked Toyota to community groups
(6/10/2008)