| Jun 10, 2015 | Rights / DemocracyA few of my African friends have adopted a slogan: “not about us without us.” They use it to protest international decisions about their continent that are developed without any input from African people. It’s a wonderful phrase. I think it applies...
| Jun 11, 2012 | Rights / DemocracyYes, the truth Will set us free; But it’s not found On NBC. Freedom of the press, that inspired rallying cry of our democracy, is becoming a poignant memory. In its latest ranking of how such freedoms stack up worldwide, Reporters Without Borders ranked the...
| Apr 11, 2011 | Rights / DemocracyNational Public Radio is having a tough time. It’s being beaten up and knocked down, its good name dragged through the mud. It hurts to watch stumble after bumble by executives of this smart radio network. (It’s still smart if you listen to it, but behind...
| Mar 14, 2011 | Rights / DemocracyOnce again, America’s public broadcasters face the real possibility that their federal funding will vanish. This time, opponents are using the results of a dubious sting operation and the federal deficit as rationales for scrapping spending. But during an...
