Brian Ross Blotter Entry Brings Out the Vitriol June 14, 2006 By Edward B. Colby ABC reports that a secret military task force has changed its name and, for it trouble, gets accused of being unpatriotic.
Putting the Focus on Another Paradox of War June 13, 2006 By Edward B. Colby The Dayton Daily News highlights a significant but unreported danger posed by Humvees to soldiers in Iraq: adding armor increases the likelihood the vehicles will roll over.
The Future Hurtles Toward Tribune Co. June 9, 2006 By Edward B. Colby With the dispersal of the Knight Ridder papers and Tribune’s possible breakup, we may be witnessing the beginnings of a decentralization of American journalism.
Kaplan Exits, Bloggers Hoot June 8, 2006 By Edward B. Colby Rick Kaplan steps down from MSNBC. Bloggers kick him on his way out.
Herald Columnist Calls the Kettle Black June 2, 2006 By Edward B. Colby A columnist predicts doom for columnists – but the numbers he cites don’t add up.
Paulson’s Good for the Dollar, or Bad … or Whatever June 1, 2006 By Edward B. Colby Clarity and insight rarely last long in the helter-skelter world of financial news.
Journal Outdone by Buffalo, Detroit May 31, 2006 By Edward B. Colby Over the past week, the Wall Street Journal has given a cursory treatment to the important news about General Motors’ buyout program.
Lara Setrakian on Untold Stories from Guantanamo Bay May 29, 2006 By Edward B. Colby The ABC News reporter discusses her interview with a group of recently freed Guantanamo detainees – and how Gitmo should be covered.
Bloggers Respond Warmly to Dobbs’ Fire and Brimstone May 25, 2006 By Edward B. Colby The CNN anchor launches another attack on Bush administration policies, and online commentators respond in kind.
Bloggers React to Anchor Shuffle With Dismay May 24, 2006 By Edward B. Colby Elizabeth Vargas fans respond with anger and disappointment to the announcement of her departure from ABC’s anchor desk.