Opinion

Spring 2003: Words & Reflections Introduction

Journalists Testifying at War Crimes TribunalsShould journalists who cover war be required to testify before tribunals in which cases involving those accused of war crimes are heard? A December 2002…
March 15, 2003
Melissa Ludtke

Consequences Occur When Reporters Testify

A reporter urges journalists to be better watchdogs of the war crimes tribunal process.
March 15, 2003
Roy Gutman

Roy Gutman’s Witness Statement

What follows are excerpts from a witness statement that Roy Gutman, diplomatic correspondent for Newsweek, filed in the motion on behalf of Jonathan Randal to set aside his confidential subpoena…
March 15, 2003

Elizabeth Neuffer’s Affidavit

Elizabeth Neuffer has reported for The Boston Globe for more than 14 years, including reporting on war crimes in Bosnia and Rwanda. She is also the author of “The Key…
March 15, 2003

Objectivity Without Neutrality

A Bosnian journalist reflects on the value of testifying about the crimes of genocide.
March 15, 2003
Kemal Kurspahic

Testing Different Expectations of Journalism

An American journalist wrestles with the request to provide evidence to a war crimes tribunal.
March 15, 2003
Nina Bernstein

Balancing Journalism and Justice

A journalist proposes what might be a workable solution.
March 15, 2003
Russell Mills

The Vital Role of the Press in a Time of National Crisis

‘Watchdog journalism begins with a state of mind: accepting responsibility as a surrogate for the public.’
December 15, 2002
Bob Giles

A War Correspondent Tries to Make Sense of What He’s Seen

‘Why, he wanted to know, do human beings fight wars?’
December 15, 2002
Nancy Bernhard

A Rigorous Look at the Work of Newsrooms Today

In this era of bottom-line journalism, the authors document how quality in news reporting can triumph.
December 15, 2002
Seth Effron