Civic journalism sparks debate on press role and democracy
The debate over civic or public journalism pits activist engagement against traditional objectivity. James Fallows and Pew funds amplify debate while critics warn of anti democratic effects. Proponents argue journalism must inform and empower citizens for self governance. Kenneth Starck, Gazette ombudsman, weighs in on role and goals.
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James Fallows
U.S. News and World Report
Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew Center For Civic Journalism
Iowa
New York Times
Pew
North Carolina
Michael Kelly
Michael Gartner
Ames Daily Tribune
Gazette
Mark Bowden
Bob Smith
Kcrg-Tv
National Public Radio
Public Broadcasting System
Kenneth Starck
GazetteOnline.com
Kcrg-Am
Iowa Farmer Today
The
Advertiser
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Ombudsman
Fyiowa.com
Whales Off Maui Delight Tourists On Ocean Encounter
A Maui coast whale watching trip by Pacific Whale Foundation yields a four whale pod including a mother and calf. The narrator describes the thrill of dolphins, mating behavior, and the challenges of spotting the giants before returning to land for sushi dinner.
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Maui
Hawaiian Islands
Oahu
Kawahoelele
Alaska
Stud
Pacific Whale Foundation
North Kihei Rd
Kihei
Hawaii
Ahab
Marlon Brando
Marlon
Edward Kennedy
Newt Gingrich
Halley
Herman Melville
Grassley rails against budget deal on Senate floor
Senator Grassley criticizes the White House and Congress budget pact, calling it another failed fiscal bargain. He cites past promises, Medicare concerns, and defense spending, arguing the plan relies on rosy scenarios and will raise taxes for working families.
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Ashington
Charles Grassley
Senate
Senate Budget Committee
Iowa
White House
Shakespeare
Hamlet
Grassley
Rose Garden
Andrews Air Force Base
Bush
Defense Department
Congress
Greg Ganske
House
GOP
Ganske
Tiger Woods
Mr. Woods
Congressional Country Club
Capitol
Country mice visit Washington testifying on juvenile law
Judy Nish of Marion and Sue Marti of Cedar Rapids traveled to Washington to testify before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on juvenile justice regulations. Nish described the trip as hectic and hot but worthwhile to advocate stronger parental control over runaway children.
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Ashington
D.C
Bill Clinton
al Gore
Judy Nish
Marion
Sue Marti
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Nish
Senate Judiciary Committee
Parents Together Network
Cnuurera
Dirksen Senate
Subcommittee
Washington National Airport
Georgetown University Conference Center
Metro
Georgetown
Marti
Washington, D.C
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Gregory Peck
Abraham Lincoln
Dave Barry
Tom Harkin
Leonard Boswell
David Lynch
Bob Dole
Dole
Elizabeth Dole
Ken Sullivan
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