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The Dangers of Disinformation in the War on Terrorism

‘We actually put out a false message to mislead people.’

The Pentagon and the Press

Several ‘principles’ of coverage became victims of the war against terrorism.

Secrecy and the Press in a Time of War

‘If we guard our toothbrushes and diamonds with equal zeal, we will probably lose fewer toothbrushes and more diamonds.’

Is the Press Up to the Task of Reporting These Stories?

An investigative journalist examines the evidence and shares his concerns.

Press Access to Satellite Images is a Casualty in This War

The Department of Defense owns and controls these pictures.

Training Journalists to Report Safely in Hostile Environments

‘…fire services personnel don’t go fighting fires without proper training….’

The Unreported Threat in Coverage of Anthrax

Journalists fail to focus on the longer-term dangers of antibiotic resistance.

Living Treasures

There is a small committee in Santa Fe that twice each year names three people as “Living Treasures.” The name, and to some extent the content, is based on a…

Arab Women Media Center

RELATED ARTICLE“Breaking Down Barriers in the Arab Media”– Naomi SakrIn December 1999, the Arab Women Media Center (AWMC) was launched in Jordan. Its mission is to assist women who work…

Breaking Down Barriers in the Arab Media

Women activists have shown that obstacles to progress take many forms.