Legislating Leveson
As debate continues in the House of Commons over the enactment of the Leveson Enquiry, an unlikely brotherhood has formed. Publications as diverse as The Daily Mail, The New Statesman, The Economist, The Guardian, Private Eye, and The Spectator have joined together to oppose legislation enforcingthe findings of the Leveson Enquiry. For anyone who believes [...]
The End of the Page Three Girls
Apparently, Rupert Murdoch is set to end the tradition of the page three pinups The Sun is famous for. Murdoch, noted for hinting at changes to his publications via Twitter, responded to a tweet with ‘Page three so last century? You may be right, don’t know but considering. Perhaps a halfway point with glamorous fashionistas’. [...]
What if Bradley Manning Had Leaked to the New York Times?
On Tuesday, the Freedom of the Press Foundation published anonymously leaked audio from Bradley Manning’s trial, containing Manning’s testimony and his explanation of his decision to leak video footage of an American Apache helicopter firing on Iraqi civilians. The audio, which can be heard here, describes a very rational reaction to what Manning describes as [...]
Cover and Cover-Up: War Reporting in Mali
Cover and Cover-Up; War Reporting When countries go to war, transparency and accountability are foremost concerns. War correspondents have played an essential role in forming public opinions of war by documenting its conduct and effects. Twentieth century logic often sought to curtail the press in times of conflict, justified, as often as not, in the [...]
Proudly Announcing- The New TN School of Journalism Initiative!
Good morning world. Happy Monday. To brighten up what may otherwise be a rainy, caffeine-fuelled start to the week, we have some very exciting news. Trinity News is very proud to announce the launch of the Trinity News School of Journalism, a brand new set of speakers, workshops and masterclasses aimed at developing the talents [...]
