Jay Rosen’s take on Wikileaks — What’s your view?
New York University journalism professor Jay Rosen takes a look at Wikileaks, what it is and what it means to journalism. Jay Rosen on Wikileaks: "The watchdog press died; we…
Go global: Programs for journalists
Thanks to SPJ Leads for the heads up of three great programs for journalists to get international experience. CULTURE THROUGH JOURNALISM The East-West Center works to promote better relations and…
Election time: Time to step up and lead
It’s time to start thinking about the leadership of the DC SPJ chapter. Bottom line: We need a slate of candidates. Below is a list of the positions that are…
Holding back on a story: What are the issues?
The BBC wanted to report on the situation of Paul and Rachel Chandler, a British couple who spent more than a year kidnapped in Somalia. It was a major story…
Fun with a purpose
There are many who continue to see the media as being too worried about being politically correct. There is a fine line between being politically correct and sensitive to how…