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Breaking the Medical Malpractice Code of Secrecy

At The Burlington Free Press, a reporter persists in unearthing stories that doctors don’t want told.

Keeping an Eye on Thailand’s Press

A media column tracks coverage and commentary about the war in Iraq.

Photographer Gordon Parks Turns 90

‘Gordon is our lamplighter, and I love him for that.’

Learning To Be a Medical Journalist

‘If you already are a skilled reporter and writer, the transition to medical journalism should be relatively easy.’

Televised War Coverage in Namibia

‘It is evident that objective journalism has been lost in the “us” and “them” scenario ….’

Documenting Native Approaches to Wellness

With images and words, a journalist tells the story of a tribe’s effort to prevent and control Type II diabetes.

Blogging the War Away

A media critic wages his own media war against the coverage of the war.

Using Technology to Uncover Medical Stories

With computer-assisted reporting: Think small and big.

German Skepticism About America’s Intent and Goals in Iraq

One headline called it ‘The worst invasion of Baghdad since the Mongols.’

Getting a More Complete War Story

Arab + U.S. television = more accurate war coverage.