Rebecca Corbett, the editor who spearheaded The New York Times’ 2017 investigation into Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct, reflected at Friday’s panel on her first-ever job at the Morning Sentinel and the role of an editor in investigative reporting.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lack of consequences for Santos’ fabulism humiliates us all
It’s not about the death of local media – it’s about the death of shame.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Where is the serious discussion and reasonable compromise?
We are increasingly incapable of respecting the right to disagree. That has grave consequences for democracy.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: What if the balance demanded by the Fairness Doctrine could exist today?
A frequently chaotic and polarizing media landscape could benefit from an updated version of the broadcasting rule.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: What Mainers can do to strengthen democracy
As the dust from the first round of Jan. 6 hearings settles, let’s think about what needs to happen next.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Vandal hits 4 homes tied to New Hampshire journalist
Investigators are considering the possibility that the attacks are linked to Lauren Chooljian’s work as a senior reporter and producer for New Hampshire Public Radio.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: When partisanship trumps journalistic integrity, the truth loses
It is clear that smear has carried the day when the Press Herald’s editorial page editor is willing to brand someone a liar without even calling that person.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Transparency lacking in coverage of F3 Defense controversy
The Maine entrepreneurship nonprofit that trained F3 was denied the chance to offer an informed response to reports that racial animus motivated F3’s founder.
Posted inLocal & State
Colby College to honor journalists with Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award
The award is given annually to journalists who exhibit courage in reporting and writing. The recipients this year had their phone records seized by the Justice Department in an effort to uncover their sources.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: We in the media helped inflame 9/11 hysteria
In a moment of crisis, we lowered our standards just when they were needed most.