The Passing of Robert Parry
Jan 29, 2018 The editor and publisher of Consortiumnews.com, who died Saturday at age 68, had an unwavering commitment to independent journalism.
Journalism Icon I.F. Stone’s Words Ring Truer Than Ever in ‘All Governments Lie’
Nov 11, 2016 The documentary makes a strong case, with input from a starring lineup of left-leaning investigative reporters, in support of a theme that keeps repeating.
Truthdigger of the Week: Danny Schechter
Mar 25, 2015 In a lifetime of media activism, the late journalist and human rights activist Danny Schechter was best known for his advocacy of public media and his work to inform the world of life under South Africa's apartheid regime.The late journalist and activist Danny Schechter was known for his advocacy of public media and his work to shine a spotlight on South African apartheid.WikiLeaks and the End of U.S. ‘Diplomacy’
Dec 1, 2010 The way the US conducts diplomacy is now getting more exposure than ever—as is the apparent ease with which the U government lives up (or down) to the adage used by pioneering journalist IF Stone: "Governments lie".
Keep the Government Out of the News Business
Nov 6, 2009 I’ve been thinking of IF Stone while reading the growing stack of reports and essays giving recommendations on how to save the declining news business The outrageous solution increasingly favored by the journalism establishment is one that Stone would have hated -- turning to Washington for help I’ve been thinking of I .
