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The Editors: Inquirer’s editorial goes overboard with hasty, hyperbolic judgment against Central Bucks schools

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022
The Editors
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The editorial from the paper of record is little more than a press release from one side in a complaint that is not a lawsuit.
By The Editors

Media

Christine Flowers: On the demise of a once-great newspaper

February 28, 2022March 1, 2022
Christine Flowers
16

Begrudging open-mindedness has given way to stifling groupthink.
By Christine Flowers

From The Editors

Terry Tracy: Why Broad + Liberty is investing in investigative journalism

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021
Terry Tracy
2

With so much going on at Broad + Liberty, we have our most exciting update for you yet.
By Terry Tracy

Crime

Ben Mannes: How to get away with murder in Philadelphia

January 14, 2021February 22, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes

Murders hit their highest number in Philadelphia since 1990 last year. The mayor, police commissioner, district attorney and media establishment seem more concerned with controlling the narrative than addressing the problem.
By Ben Mannes

Crime

Ben Mannes: Philly activists infiltrate Harvard to call for abolishing crime reporting

January 10, 2021February 22, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
2

Harvard University’s Nieman Lab has called for journalists to “abolish the crime beat,” claiming that the coverage of crime is racist. Unfortunately, this latest evolution in the politicization of journalism will only serve to increase the public’s distrust in the media, including their local journalists.
By Ben Mannes

Media

Jeff Hurvitz: Cable news at 40

June 21, 2020April 19, 2021
Jeff Hurvitz

Today, our country is used to having access to the news 24 hours a day. Read how 40 years ago, Ted Turner and CNN led the change to make that possible.
By Jeff Hurvitz

Media Bias

Stephen F. Gambescia: Could local news outlets save journalism?

June 18, 2020April 19, 2021
Stephen F. Gambescia

The Philly soda tax debate shines a light on how good local journalism should function on important policy debates.
By Stephen F. Gambescia

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