16 Jul
What Is Citizen Journalism?
Jay Rosen offers this definition of citizen journalism: “When the people formerly known as the audience employ the press tools they…
Archive for the 'Press-Politics' Category
15 Jul
Journalism and Political Mythology
The essay I’m writing for the ISSEI conference picks up where Edward Pessen left off in his book The Log Cabin…
14 Jul
What I’m working On
No doubt you’ve noticed the dearth of blog posts this month. A big part of the reason is that I’m attending…
08 Jul
Moving on the Cheap
Four years ago I made a personal commitment to use a bicycle as basic transportation. It’s time to write a little something…
07 Jul
Why Quote Sources
I’m in the middle of revamping my JRN270 Introduction to Journalism class. I’ll be using a new book this semester called…
04 Jul
Remember What It’s All About
I like this part: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are…
01 Jul
Rhetorica Update
Just FYI: I’ve entered a bit of a blogging slow-down. Not on purpose. It’s just working out that way as I…
26 Jun
Freedom of the Press
Who owns freedom of the press? The answer to that question is very simple: All Americans. The First Amendment guarantee of…
23 Jun
Rhetorica Update
I forgot to post the napping cat photo that indicates a blogging break. I spent last week visiting family. I’m back to…
11 Jun
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
Jay Rosen sent e-mail yesterday asking me to gloss my recent post about rhetoric, ethics, and intention. I was responding to…
