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Culled from CJR’s own stories, plus the frequently updated “Must-reads from around the Web,” our staff recommendations for the best pieces of journalism (and other miscellany) on the internet, here are your can’t-miss must-reads of the past week:
Is the US ‘going to war’ against ISIS? The answer matters (CJR) – A war of words between the Obama administration and the press.
Trend Piece (New Yorker) – “Buzzword, buzzword, buzzword. Isn’t the buzzword on your mind now? Perhaps it is on other people’s minds? Read on or you’ll be clueless, dated, and without any friends in the world. Buzzword again!”
Maps reveal violence against journalists (CJR) – In the European Union, reporters are being hampered from doing their work.
Exploring ethics through journalism hotlines (CJR) – How news associations are keeping up with changing principles.
Two undocumented minors made it to CT, but that’s only the beginning (BuzzFeed) – From Guatemala to New Haven, and still in limbo.
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