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Speak, and Speak Immediately: The Risen Subpoena, the Executive Branch, and the Reporter’s Privilege

by Matthew L. Schafer I have finally finished my thesis, Speak, and Speak Immediately: The Risen Subpoena, the Executive Branch, and the Reporter’s Privilege.  I hope to write an abridged version shortly, but law school is currently demanding most of … Continue reading

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Political Pinocchios, Fact Checking, and Journalist Responsibility

by Matthew L. Schafer No one ever said that telling the truth was easy.  As The Times’ Public Editor Arthur Brisbane recently discovered, having conversations about how to deal with the truth is even more difficult.  Brisbane, who with all … Continue reading

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The Fight Over Wikileaks and the Freedom of the Press

by Matthew L. Schafer While numerous politicians have come out against WikiLeaks, the events of the past week claim a unique distinction over the previous rebukes.  In the past week, Senator Joseph Lieberman [I-CT] called for investigations into both WikiLeaks, … Continue reading

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