I was interviewing for an editing job several years ago at a different newspaper and I was asked which was more important to have in a beat journalist: a good reporter or a good writer. My response that day was I'd rather have a good reporter. Bad writing I can work on -- I can […]
At the very least, the government of Iraq is no longer systematically raping women; young girls need no longer worry about catching the eye of one of Saddam Hussein's evil sons. Most would think these are good things -- unless you're more interested in making a political point at the expense of your credibility. Enter […]
Blockbuster has eliminated late fees, but come up with a "restocking fee" if you're more than a week late. When asked to explain the practical difference between a late fee and a restocking fee, Blockbuster spokesman Randy Hargrove had this to say: "While our 'no late fee' policy may seem too good to some to […]
National Review's Rich Lowry echoes a point that's been made many times before but never seems to sink in. Two reporters, one from Time magazine and another from the New York Times are facing contempt of court charges for failing to reveal a source for a "crime" that likely never occurred. An axiom for defense […]