Faced with widespread anti-government unrest, Egyptian president moves to preserve stability – and to prevent social media from spurring Tunisia-like revolution
Month: January 2011
Social media — tool of revolution or repression?
An engaging article by Scott Shane in Sunday’s New York Times adds context to a flurry of articles on how social media (seemingly alone) is undermining authoritarian Arab leaders. I applaud the democratic movements and …
Social networking and journalism: Ethics from a Latin American view
In a region rife with political and social challenges, scholars and journalists wrestle with ethics in the new media “ecosystem”
The end of secrecy and privacy?
UK phone-hacking scandal leads one journalist to declare, “ Media ethics are in a mess.”
Spokesman’s resignation revives UK phone-hacking scandal
Downing St official quits; Brit papers hint at mischief surrounding Murdoch’s takeover of satellite broadcaster BSkyB
A Librarian reacts to WikiLeaks
Following the release of thousands of classified diplomatic documents, the library community has seemingly embraced WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange as one of our own.
The American Library Association (ALA) which held its annual winter meeting in San Diego in early January saw several resolutions from various internal groups
New leaked “Palestine Papers” sure to spark controversy
Al Jazeera launches “transparency unit,” provides new online outlet for leaked documents
Feds subpoena former CIA agent’s lawyer in leak case
Agent indicted for leaking classified info to NYTimes reporter James Risen; lawyer called to testify
Re-learning a critical lesson: Check your sources
Even false news can spread like wildfire. NPR ombudsman on the network’s early reporting on the Gabrielle Giffords shooting.
Fox News North?: A Canadian perspective on the partisan press
There are many things that Canadians find puzzling about our neighbours to the south: like why you don’t appreciate the joy of pouring vinegar on French fries, or why all your money is the same colour.