The Kyiv Independent Puts Current U.S. Journalism to Shame
I finally met some of my greatest professional heroes—the journalists of the Kyiv Independent. If you are not familiar with the Kyiv Independent, you should be. These courageous reporters broke away from a rival news organization after many resigned in protest over an oligarch owner’s interference in editorial decisions. Determined to build a genuinely independent […]
When Travel Goes Right
WHEN TRAVEL GOES RIGHT— Almost exactly 15 years after a “fake taxi” robbed me of all my camera gear in Buenos Aires, the other evening, I faced another close call when a cyclist tried to steal my iPhone while I was dining outdoors. Fortunately, I was alert, and he failed. I almost grabbed his arm. […]
TV Newscheck Says Regulation is the Problem? It’s the Answer.
My answer to today’s editorial from TVNewsCheck – The lack of regulation enforcement is one reason we are in this mess, so don’t use the misguided attempt to punish the Murdochs as an excuse to throw out the rules that work. An update and expansion of FCC rules to cable and internet news organizations is […]