It was much harder for TV than for newspapers to downplay the reality that George W. Bush was greeted in 2001 by massive protests. As demonstrations begin in the run up to the Trump inauguration, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting notes the downplaying of protest at the George W. Bush inauguration: Discussing the security challenges posed by the inauguration of Donald Trump, … [Read more...] about NYT Ignored Reality at 2001 Bush Inauguration; Now Ignorance Is History
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US military in Okinawa spy on journalists (from several sources)
REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS HEREJAPAN TIMES BELOWBulletins internes compilés par la Division des enquêtes criminelles du corps des Marines des Etats-Unis (USMC) photo:Jon MitchellReporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the US military authorities and the Japanese government to explain why the US military based on the southern island of Okinawa are … [Read more...] about US military in Okinawa spy on journalists (from several sources)
The Seven Stages of Establishment Backlash: Corbyn/Sanders Edition
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Originally published in the FCCJ #1, Nov 2015 Islands in the streaming news Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga meets the press.As the face-off between the prefectural and central governments continues, the good news is that press interest has increased and coverage has improved.by Michael Penn The confrontation between the leaders of the U.S.-Japan alliance and the … [Read more...] about How the News Media Sees Okinawa