May 27, 2011
Officially finished with grad school as of Wednesday. Happy to be moving forward, but somewhat reluctant to say goodbye to several friends that will be scattering throughout the journalism world in pursuit of bigger and better things. Particular thanks should be paid to Joe Cutbirth — my primary thesis adviser, and to Kathryn Gretsinger — [...]
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May 5, 2011
Celebration and joy in the streets following a death — an execution — of any person, no matter the circumstances, confuses sensations and dampens the spirit. It feels like this should be a time for somber reflection and for justice. Though both of those necessities appear absent for now. I think Robert Fisk’s perspective best [...]
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Is anonymity dead?
June 23, 2011Fascinating topic and a great read in The Tyee about social media, the Vancouver riot and mass disclosure. Orwell’s telescreens from 1984 really have become a part of our world. How prophetic.