Irony of information age eroding local news reach
The Gazette editorial argues that despite abundant information sources, real local news about communities is fading. It notes rising connectivity yet dwindling community engagement and access to meaningful local updates, driven by slower public information flows and shifting media participation.
Sunshine Week public discussion on how information helps the community
Gazette editors announce a public discussion during Sunshine Week on how information fosters community betterment. The event runs 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at The Gazette building, 500 Third Ave SE, and addressing privacy, public awareness, and access to information.
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Khodorkovsky's Case Shapes Russia's Democratic Slide
The imprisoned tycoon Khodorkovsky embodies Russia's drift from semi democracy to authoritarian rule. Putin seizes Yukos to tighten energy control, suppress opposition, and warn oligarchs, challenging U.S.-Russian ties as G eight summit looms.
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Words Matter in Darfur Crisis and U S Role Debate
In a debate on when to intervene in Darfur, observers cite three presidents, real and fictional, while noting that words matter less than actions. The piece traces humanitarian needs, UN divisions, and the limits of peacekeeping, urging NATO backed by U S power to stop the genocide and noting historical reticence from past missions.
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