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Chertoff Says US Safer Now; Praises Press
On the eve of the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Michael Chertoff, cecretary of Homeland Security, answered the question he posed: Are we safer now than before 9/11? He warned that the nation needs to be wary of the twin pitfalls of hysteria and complacency. He cited the measures taken since 9/11 as evidence that the situation had improved: the steps by the U.S. government and American allies, enhanced intelligence, stronger partnerships with allies, and the new department of Homeland Security. He cited the loss of capabilities by al Qaeda as further evidence for his optimism: its…
Type: News
Industry Downturn Spurs Gov't Push Back on Info
DENVER – Squeezed for profits, news media companies no longer are pushing for access to information as they once did, a panel of Denver journalists said at a National Press Club forum here Tuesday. “The media seems less and less willing to fight back and to challenge government authority in a legal sense,” said Brad Maass, who leads the investigative team at Denver’s CBS 4. He was speaking at a National Press Club Centennial Forum on the First Amendment, freedom of the press and the future of journalism. It was held at the Denver Press Club. In the past, the government knew that the media…
Type: News
Seats Available Tonight: Blogs, YouTube and the Election
“The Bloggers, the Campaign and the Future of Journalism” will start at 7 p.m. tonight in the Club’s Ballroom. It is open to the public and admission is free. Appearing on the panel will be: -- Michael Tomasky, editor of GuardianAmerica.com, the U.S.-based Web site of The Guardian newspaper of London. It covers American politics and culture-- Ana Marie Cox, who founded the influential political blog, Wonkette, and is the Washington editor of Time.com where she coordinates political coverage and hosts the Web site’s political blog, Swampland. -- Ross Douthat, senior editor at the Atlantic…
Type: News
Colombian President Speaks Friday
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will discuss his country's recent economic progress and security improvements at a luncheon Friday, Sept. 19. The Economist reported in July that, "Only those blinded by ideology would deny that Álvaro Uribe has made Colombia a better place," and that while Colombia still faces challenges, there has been marked improvement as a result of his leadership. Uribe was elected in 2002. Prior to serving as Colombia's president, he was general secretary of the labor ministry under President Alfonso Lopez Michelsen and director of civil aeronautics under President…
Type: News
Panel Discusses New Media's Role in Elections
Changes in new media are happening so quickly that Facebook may already be passé as a news medium in this presidential campaign, experts on changing news technology told a National Press Club forum Monday. “I think we are in the post-Facebook phase,” said Ana Marie Cox, who founded the influential political blog, “Wonkette,” and now is the Washington editor of Time.com. “The medium that best expresses the moment we are in politically is not Facebook, but Twitter.” Cox was speaking at an NPC Centennial Forum on “Blogging, the Campaign, and the Future of Journalism.” Co-sponsored by West…
Type: News
"So You Want to Freelance" Panel 6:30 p.m. Tonight
Come one and all tonight (Wednesday) to learn how to get your freelance career into higher gear. Come show off your great interviewing skills by asking questions of our panelists: Tam Harbert has covered technology, business and public policy for more than 20 years as an editor, writer and reporter. She focuses on computer and electronics industry trade magazines, newspapers and Web sites. She has run her own freelance business since 2005. Andrew Hiller often feels like a little fish on dry land trying to find a small pond to jump into. He has been freelancing for 5 years and has…
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Policy Makers Using Solution-Based Journalism To Effect Change
In this episode of Update-1, NPC member Shannon Fisher interviews award-winning journalist Daniel Heimpel about solution-based journalism. Heimpel created the Journalism for Social Change program at the University of California, Berkeley, which is a unique collaboration between UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, School of Social Welfare, and Goldman School of Public Policy. This interdisciplinary program has grown so popular that it is frequently offered as a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), free to the public via EdX. The class trains policy makers and social workers to use…
Type: Media
NPC in Syracuse Tonight
Anyone in Syracuse, N.Y. this evening is invited to attend the Club's forum on the First Amendment, freedom of the press and the future of journalism, co-sponsored by the Newhouse School of Journalism. It starts at 6 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse III, 215 University Place. Admission is free. On the panel are: Neill Borowski, managing editor of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Pulitzer Prize finalist and winner of the Goldsmith Award for investigative reporting.Aileen Gallagher, associate editor/online , New York Magazine and a 1999 Newhouse School alumna.Bill Carey,…
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Journalists in Transition: Mondays in October
The nature of work in American life is changing dramatically, and you must be prepared to address it. Layoffs and buyouts are a major part of the landscape, and you can learn to manage it or be managed by it. Join veteran journalist and career coach Jackie Jones (www.jonescoaching.net) for a four-week course. Different topics will be addressed in each two-hour session: -- Better manage your current situation, while you plan your next step -- Decide whether a buyout really is for you and what to do if you take it -- Find out how to stay in the industry or translate skills to a new career…
Type: News
Jounalists w/o Newsrooms: Wed., Sept. 24, 1-5 pm
Journalism is undergoing one of its biggest brain drains in history. Join us in the 4th floor broadcast studio for a free seminar from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, to hear practical how to advice from journalists who have made the transition to encore careers outside of newsrooms. There is no cost, but space is limited. Sign up at: [email protected], or phone (202) 662-7507. Session I Eugene Meyer, writer and former Washington Post reporter - How to make a living as a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Margaret Engel, director of the Alicia Patterson Foundation – How to connect with…
Type: News