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- Title
Defining "Journalist" and Saving Freedom of the Press.
- Authors
BOVARD, JAMES
- Abstract
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the definition of a journalist and the prosecution of Julian Assange by the U.S. government. The author engages in a debate with a former radio host who argues that only individuals with journalism degrees should be considered journalists. The author, who dropped out of college, shares their own experiences as a writer and challenges the notion that a degree is necessary for integrity and accuracy in journalism. The article also highlights the changing standards and lack of skepticism among Washington journalists, as well as the growing threats to freedom of the press and support for government suppression of information.
- Subjects
FREEDOM of the press; JOURNALISTS; TELEVISION journalists; NEWS agencies
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article