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What Exactly Are Reporters’ Rights?
Everybody knows that the First Amendment allows for freedom of the press. It gives journalists the power to report stories without the fear of persecution and prosecution. But in a world that is becoming increasingly privatized, just how far does … Continue reading
The Story of Jill Abramson’s Dismissal from the Times
It came as a shock to the journalism community earlier this month when it was announced that Jill Abramson was fired as executive editor. To the outside world the paper seemed to be running successfully under her leadership, and she … Continue reading
How to Pitch a Major Publication
Pitching your first story to a major publication can be an intimidating process, but with a little insight it doesn’t have to be. Just think, if you were an editor what would you want in your pitches? Once you get … Continue reading
Ladies’ Home Journal to Cease Monthly Publication
Ladies’ Home Journal, one of the longest running publications in America, has announced that they will cease monthly publication after 131 years in business. The publication’s owner, the Meredith Corporation, announced that the magazine’s final monthly issue will run this … Continue reading
Amtrak Offers ‘Writer’s Residencies’ With Free Rides
It was a couple of months ago that the idea for a writing residency through Amtrak was first introduced by a couple of writers who openly pondered the idea on Twitter. How much momentum do we have to gain for … Continue reading
Piers Morgan’s Show Dropped by CNN
In another round of changes for the media giant, CNN has confirmed plans to drop “Piers Morgan Live” from its prime time 9 p.m. slot. Three years after taking over for Larry King, Morgan has seen ratings drop to a … Continue reading
Baltimore Newspaper Buys a Rival, Reportedly Gives Staffers The Boot
We all know that the life of a journalist isn’t an easy one. The pay is low, the hours can fluctuate, and the competition is ruthless. But who would have thought that a publication would undermine another to such a … Continue reading
New Rules in Place To Limit Access to Journalists’ Records
After a slew of highly reported cases in which the first amendment rights of journalists have been overlooked, new measures have been put in place to limit the government’s access to reporters’ records. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. signed … Continue reading
CNN Lays Off 40 Plus Journalists, But Is It All Bad News?
Tough news for any aspiring journalists as CNN announced that they have layed off more than 40 senior journalists as part of a recent reorganization of the company. The plans were organized by the company chief executive, Jeff Zucker, in … Continue reading
