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Federal shield law eyed for U.S. journalists

FeatureAmerican reporters face an increasing threat of being subpoenaed to testify in federal court. Congress has tried to remedy the problem by proposing reporter’s-privilege legislation, the Free Flow of Information Act of…
Blogs make mockery of publication bans

Commentary The judge handling Robert William Pickton’s murder trial has issued rulings on what journalists can and can’t report, such as the names of undercover police officers and evidence discussed when the…
Bourses étudiantes

Bourse des anciens étudiants en journalisme Cette bourse est offerte à l’appui de l’engagement de l’université envers la promotion sociale [et est] réservée aux Autochtones canadiens et aux Afro-canadiens seulement à leur…
The challenge facing journalism school deans

The University of Florida is thinking about the future of journalism education and its own program, as it seeks a new dean. The challenges it faces are the same as those faced…
Notes from a teacher

Mark Hamilton is a former journalist and currently a journalism instructor in Vancouver, B.C.
Teaching online journalism

This blog is by Mindy McAdams, the Knight chair in journalism technologies and the democratic process at the University of Florida, in Gainsville, and well-known online as a leading new media educator.…
NU Access

A blog from News University with lots of tips and links to online training courses.
Protecting ‘responsible journalism’

CommentaryBritain’s highest court recognizes “responsible journalism” as a defence to libel. Our courts should follow suit to protect solid journalism and the public interest. By Dean Jobb.
TV station in contempt for ban breach

News A British Columbia television station has been fined $2,000 after pleading guilty to violating a court order shielding the identity of an undercover police officer. Kelowna-based CHBC Televisionshowed theofficer with her…
Blogues

Nous vous présentons ici une sélection de blogues québécois et étrangers traitant de questions journalistiques et médiatiques. Si vous avez d’autres suggestions, n’hésitez pas à nous les communiquer ! Québec | Blogues…