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News tips in a new world: To encrypt or not to encrypt?

March 6, 2017 Gloria Shur Bilchik Civil liberties, Community/Common good, Media Leave a comment

How do major media outlets get important, confidential news tips and document leaks in today’s hyper-vigilant, surveillance-mad environment? Are all newspapers and electronic media

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Traditionally Republican Cincinnati Enquirer endorses Clinton over Trump

September 23, 2016 Gloria Shur Bilchik 2016 Election, Hillary Clinton, Media Leave a comment

In a break with its long tradition of endorsing Republicans, The Cincinnati Enquirer has endorsed Hillary Clinton for President. The Enquirer published its endorsement

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On-line commenters: The underbelly of journalism and justice in Missouri

May 31, 2015 Barbara Finch Charity & Justice, Media, Missouri region, Uncategorized Leave a comment

Whenever I think my progressive values might need a reality check, all I have to do is go to the online version of my

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