Daily Archives: February 17, 2009

Democracy, Freedom Lost

This idea is popping up more and more: without reporters, democracy suffers.

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The End Of Baltimore’s Bureaus

Here’s an interesting development in Baltimore that has parallels in Hartford: The Sun is shutting its remaining three bureau offices and replacing them with mobile journalists or “mojos.” Why waste all that money occupying near-empty offices? Tribune’s Hartford forces are already consolidating, as you probably know. Fox61 is moving into the Broad Street building in [...]

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Once An Ex, Always An Ex

I guess being a Courant journalist is like being made in the Mob. Once you are in, you never get out. Case in point: James G. Robertson, the former Courant editor and reporter who is now on trial for murder. The guy last worked for the Courant in the early 80′s, some 25 years ago [...]

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Go Ahead And Vent

I know the newsroom will be simmering today — or shuddering — after the second staff meeting in two days regarding the future of  The Courant and its employees. Those of you remaining employees who would like to express concerns, fears or ideas may do so here with complete anonymity.  Just send me an email, preferably [...]

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