Asper family media empire faces internal clash over editorial control
The Aspers who built a Manitoba based media empire are accused of imposing their editorial line across newspapers and firing critic Russ Mills of the Ottawa Citizen. The piece argues editors should publish diverse opinions and warns against corporate ownership dictating staff viewpoints.
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Izzy Asper
Liberal Party of
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Chretien
CanWest
Joe Clark
Canada
The Lesson of Paul on Suffering and Strength
A St. Paul study examines Romans 5 3 and 2 Corinthians 12 10 to show that boast ing in suffering reflects faith not despair. Those who boast in adversity seek growth, while those who boast about it prefer sympathy, denying God’s enabling power.
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Reavers Speakout on Aspers and Editorial Censorship
John Shellus of Bedford Quebec criticizes the Aspers for enforcing a uniform editorial line across CanWest papers. He argues editors censor dissent on issues from politics to globalization and questions how local boards will handle broad policy debates.
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CanWest
Joe Clark
Ottawa
Winnipeg
USA
Israel
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