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Televised War Coverage in Namibia

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

Blogging the War Away

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

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.

Summer 2003: Introduction

It’s always been a tug-of-war between secretive government officials and those whose job it is—the press—to hold them and their actions accountable. In peaceful times, no elected leaders, no appointed…

Readers Question Editors’ Judgments About War Coverage

‘Where were these stories when, over the last year, Bush was building up his “case” for war?’

Receiving Very Different News

‘It’s like you are talking about two different worlds.’

Deciding What Images to Show

‘If a fact is ugly, should it be kept at a distance from readers and viewers?’

The View From Inside the Military

Embedding of journalists was an experiment. How did it work?

Embedding Reporters on the Frontline

With regained public trust, watchdog reporting might be more welcomed for its role in protecting democracy.