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Thursday July 31, 2014

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The Ethics of Retweeting And Whether It Amounts To Endorsement

by Anne Johnson

July 31, 2014 • An internal memo spurred discussion on social media policy in the newsroom. Here at NPR, retweets DO count as endorsements. What do you think?

Thursday July 24, 2014

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Is NPR Biased In Its Gaza Coverage?

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

July 24, 2014 • The critics from both sides are passionate. My review is likely to disappoint them.

Is NPR Biased In Its Gaza Coverage?

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Monday June 30, 2014

Race At NPR And The End Of 'Tell Me More'

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Race At NPR And The End Of 'Tell Me More'

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

June 30, 2014 • The demise of the show dedicated to diversity has provoked listener concerns and internal responses. How's NPR doing? Depends on your measure. Here's a look at the numbers.

Friday June 13, 2014

Open Forum

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

June 13, 2014 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

Wednesday May 14, 2014

Open Forum

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

May 14, 2014 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

Monday April 14, 2014

Open Forum

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

April 14, 2014 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

Wednesday March 19, 2014

Ethics, Morality And A Ticking Clock For How To Report On The R**skins

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Ethics, Morality And A Ticking Clock For How To Report On The R**skins

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

March 19, 2014 • An investigation into how NPR should refer to the Washington team concludes that it is time to pull back on using the team's name. Does anyone believe it won't be toast anyway?

Friday March 14, 2014

Open Forum

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

March 14, 2014 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

Friday February 14, 2014

Open Forum

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

February 14, 2014 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

Sunday January 19, 2014

Fairness In Covering Israel And The Palestinians: The End Of An Accounting

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