FCC looking for comments on digital democracy
The Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy sent out a note this week that the Federal Communications Commission is seeking comments on how to better…
Thanksgiving background data
Once again, from one of my favorite sources for background data, the U.S. Census Bureau. Thanksgiving Day Nov. 26, 2009 In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims, early…
Reminder: Screening of Nine Lives of Marion Barry today at 6:30 p.m. at UMd
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Knight-Wallace Fellowship now taking applications
The Knight-Wallace Fellows at Michigan program is now taking applications for the 2010-2011 year. This is a great opportunity to stretch your brain and your journalism skills. And, while in…
Story idea: Internet freedom
If you are ever looking for a way to compare Internet freedom from country to country, the OpenNet Initiative is a good place to start. The ONI regularly monitors Internet…