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Monday March 15, 2010

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CCJ Books

The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect

Completely updated and revised
"The most important book on the relationship of journalism and democracy published in the last fifty years." – Roy Peter Clark, The Poynter Institute

We Interrupt This Newscast: How to Improve Local News and Win Ratings, Too

Just Released
A landmark study on what people watch and why. The most exhaustive study ever of local TV news -- what helps ratings, what drives viewers away, and what editorial approaches and story-telling techniques most influence viewership.

Russia: Who Are the Authorities Fighting?
Maria Yulikova argues that Russian authorities seem more content to chase journalists than criminals.
The East African Community
Global Journalist's Sam Mundua writes that one of the biggest challenges facing the newly formed "East African Community" is defining the role of the countries' diverse media.
Web Holds Some Promise for Iranian Journalism
A member of the editorial board for Rooz, a daily news site published by Iranian journalists working in France, discusses the issues facing Iranian journalists and the future of the press in Iran.
Lebanese TV Presenter Dismissed After Off-Color Remarks
Lebanese TV presenter Sawsan Safa Darwish was fired after an open microphone picked up her gloating comments about the assassination of a Lebanese politico.
For Foreign Correspondents in Russia, a Lukewarm Welcome
CPJ's Maria Yulikova submitted this exclusive, in-depth look at the treatment of foreign correspondents and local freelance journalists reporting from Russia.
Rwanda: Newspaper Banned - No Reason Given
Rwandan journalist and CCJ member Steven Baguma questions the Rwandan government's decision to shut down a new newspaper without explanation in this CCJ exclusive.
Pakistan: As TV Coverage Feeds Protests, Musharraf Reacts
Pakistan might be in the midst of its first televised revolution, writes Griff Witte. Pakistanis nationwide have been transfixed by independent TV station coverage of protests and government crackdowns on protestors.
Rwanda: Politicians Making It a Norm to Muzzle the Press
Rwandan journalist and CCJ member Steven Baguma examines his country's repression of independent media and the lack of strong support for journalists by Rwandan media associations in this CCJ exclusive.
Report Notes Gap Between Information Laws and Reality
Despite the enacting of laws across Europe and Central Asia meant to better guarantee the right to access public information, a sizable gap exists between the laws and actual practice.
Emergency Fund to Help When States Repress Media
The International Journalists' Network shares information about a new fund for those "who fall victim to growing state repression of media" in Southern Africa.

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Bill Kovach Honored

Bill Kovach, founding chairman of the Committee of Concerned Journalists,will receive the National Press Foundation’s 2010 W.M. Kiplinger Award.

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