Journalism
Haroon Siddiqui Awarded Queen’s Jubilee Medal
Veteran Toronto Star columnist Haroon Siddiqui has been named as one of the first recipients of Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
Al Jazeera Launches Sports News Network
Al Jazeera Television has launched the Middle East’s first 24-hour sports news channel.
Congressman’s Apology to Muslims
Mike Quigley knows about cheap shots on ice. Now he’s an expert on being blindsided on the Internet and cable TV.
Head of Arab Broadcaster Al Jazeera Resigns
The head of Arab TV channel Al Jazeera said on Tuesday he was leaving the network,
All Free Speech Systems are Works in Progress: Prof. Craig LaMay
“What follows is the complete text of my interview with Prof. Craig LaMay of the Northwestern University.”
Al Jazeera Told to Shut Down in Egypt, Signal Cut
CAIRO/KUWAIT (Reuters) – Qatar-based satellite channel Al Jazeera was ordered by Egypt’s information ministry on Sunday to shut down its operations in the country, and later in the day its signal to some parts of the Middle East was cut.
Houstonian Corner (V12-I27)
Successful ICNA regional conference / International Press Club Meeting
The Valor of the Pen
Despite the fact that many Muslims are actively speaking out against terrorism and violence, scores of Americans are not adequately informed about the proper teachings of Islam.
Why Do I Want to be a Journalist?
This is the second-place essay, by Aysha Jamali, on the subject “Why do I want to be a journalist?” She received Second Prize, a $1,000 scholarship.
Is Israel Controlling Phony Terror News?
Nobody verifies her claims. SITE says Al Qaeda did it, it hits the papers. SITE says Israel didn’t do it, that hits the papers too. What does SITE really do?
Rep. Kucinich Encourages The Muslim Observer (TMO)
Farmington–October 7–Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-10-OH) recently met with TMO founder and publisher, Dr. AS Nakadar, at an AFMI Convention in Cleveland Ohio.
Journalist Shane Bauer Detained in Iran
New America Media correspondent Shane Bauer is among three Americans detained over the weekend along the Iranian-Iraq border, along with his girlfriend Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal.
Repackaging Islamism
Couched in a corporate structure that relies on savvy marketing, attractive rhetoric and smart, modern packaging, projects like IslamOnline represent the effort to change in appearance and language what remains the same in substance.
Detroit-area Muslims eagerly await president’s speech
President Barack Obama this week said his long-anticipated speech to the Islamic world, to be delivered in Egypt today, is part of an initiative to “change the conversation” between the United States and Muslims around the globe.
Statement of Bridges TV Interim General Manager Hunaid Baliwala
The acting general manager of BridgesTV speaks about the television station’s plans in the wake of a horrific act of violence perpetrated allegedly by the organization’s founder.
New Michigan Media In Michigan
Detroit–November 14–The face of America is changing and perhaps the new face of America is change itself.
Christian Science Monitor to Cease Daily Print Publication
The Christian Science Monitor has announced plans to cease daily print publication…
Leading Journalists Expose Major Cover-ups in Media
The riveting excerpts below are from the revealing accounts of 20 award-winning journalists in the highly acclaimed book Into the Buzzsaw. These courageous writers were prevented by corporate media ownership from reporting major news stories. Some were even fired or laid off. They have won numerous awards, including several Emmys and a Pulitzer. Join in building a better world by helping to spread this news across the land.
