Usually, journalists attempt to maintain what they call editorial independence – news that’s escapes the influence of advertisers and other economic pressures. Not Patch.com, apparently. Continue reading
Category Archives: Sociology/culture
Journalists’ geographic focus
How to cover race
(Story from In These Times)
What are the meanings (and effects) of color in crime news?
I’m still trying to figure this out, so if you have ideas for answers, please let me know.
I am interested in how news media use color to depict crime. Continue reading
The subjectivity (and danger) of online comments
This spring, The Gazette in Cedar Rapids revamped its policy for online comments. Should the Press Citizen and other local media outlets do the same? Continue reading