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When speech isn’t free – but ought to be
If there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable. — Justice William J. Brennan, Texas v. Johnson,… Read More ›
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Journalists should not have to worry about being attacked
When newsrooms need to lock their doors, their ability to serve readers and viewers is sadly impeded, compromising the press’s democratic functions and responsibility By Denny Wilkins I became a journalist, in part, because I was able to walk through… Read More ›
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A candidate’s home state media can be both a blessing and curse
By Meghan Hall Kirsten Gillibrand, the U.S. Senator from New York who is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for president, will need to be diligent in keeping up with her media relations. When Gillibrand announced her presidential campaign, each featured… Read More ›
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Archive: Richard Lee’s WSBU Radio Shows
A Musical Look at the Impeachment Hearings (11/25/19) Ret. MSG Francisco Morales and Vernon ‘Longhorn’ Davis, a fourth-generation Army veteran, about Veterans Day with music (11/11/19) Cameron Hurst and music about Election Day (11/4/19) Mike Jones-Kelley and music about Brexit… Read More ›
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What the media missed in the 2018 campaign for governor in New York
By Richard Lee News coverage of New York’s 2018 gubernatorial campaign provided voters with sparse information on the public policy issues confronting the state. A content analysis of 15 of the state’s major news outlets found that the preponderance of… Read More ›
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A shift in our sense of community could have a profound impact on journalism
By Anne and Richard Lee The advent and growth of the Internet have made it possible for news organizations of all sizes to extend their coverage areas and reach audiences all over the world. But advances in technology also may… Read More ›
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Sports, not academics, dominate higher education coverage
By Richard Lee News coverage of higher education may share a common flaw with political reporting. Political reporters tend to focus on “horse race issues” such as polls, fundraising, endorsements and “shiny objects” that have little consequence for public policy… Read More ›
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Understanding the Tough Times at The Buffalo News Can Lead to Brighter Future for the Newspaper
Given the fiscal state of the news industry, the changes underway at The Buffalo News are not unique. To offset revenue losses, newspapers across the nation have bid farewell to longtime reporters, eliminated once-popular sections and removed jobs that involved covering important beats, such as education,… Read More ›
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Did the Attica Uprising Lay the Foundation for Alternative Facts?
By Anne and Richard Lee Conspiracy theories, misinformation from government officials and a public that refuses to accept the truth – even when documented by facts – have become part of daily life in America in 2019. These same elements… Read More ›
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What Verizon’s Move to Shut Down FIOS 1 Means for Local News
By Michael Shapiro A few weeks ago, Verizon announced that it would shutter FIOS 1, its local news station in New Jersey and New York. The creation of FIOS 1 was aimed at capturing new subscribers by providing an alternative… Read More ›
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