John Nichols

Sharif Abdel Kouddous on Egypt, John Nichols on labor and Wisconsin

Stevie Converse — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:40:46 -0400

Full article: Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting
This week on CounterSpin: With the Egyptian military still firmly in power, the Egyptian revolution is still very much a work in progress. And Wisconsin protests against Gov. Scott Walker's proposals are bringing communities together, but many media approach the story with their same old bag of tricks. (Audio)

Connecting the Dots: Saving PBS, NPR, the Internet, and Yes! Democracy

Stevie Converse — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:20:41 -0400

Full article: Huffington Post
Alison Rose Levy
Most people don't realize that prior to the 1970's, there were no corporate lobbyists on K Street. But since that time, they have built an unprecedented web of power. And you can't appease people who are trying to keep you disconnected and in the dark. It's time to actively challenge the corporate influence in Washington and build a movement that insists on real dialogue and debate. And that depends on independent and inclusive journalism.

Announcing Six New Speakers at NCMR

Stevie Converse — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:44:02 -0500

Full article: Free Press
Megan Tady
If there was a marquee for the National Conference for Media Reform, it'd be getting a little crowded with names -- and that's a good thing. Six new speakers have been announced, giving 6 new reasons to attend this stand-out event.

Media Minutes: June 18, 2010

Candace Clement — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:43:18 -0400

The Federal Trade Commission held its third and final workshop on the future of journalism in Washington this week. And with the Federal Communications Commission's 2010 Quadrennial Review, there may be a sliver of a silver lining for rolling back media consolidation.

Discussing the Future of News in D.C.

Stevie Converse — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:45:40 -0500

Full article: SavetheNews.org
Josh Stearns
SaveTheNews.org and Free Press recently co-hosted a forum on the future of news at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The event featured Robert McChesney and John Nichols, co-founders of Free Press, who have been traveling the nation speaking with communities about the role of government currently and historically in shaping our media system.

Public Citizen Discussion with John Nichols & Bob McChesney

Jordan Berg — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:54:55 -0500

Start: 02/17/2010 - 15:00

End: 02/17/2010 - 18:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Join Public Citizen for a discussion of The Death and Life of American Journalism. Public Citizen President Robert Weissman will be moderating. This event is FREE but space is limited to the first 100 people who register.

The Future of News

Jordan Berg — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:46:38 -0500

Start: 02/16/2010 - 19:00

End: 02/16/2010 - 21:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

As newspapers continue to shutter bureaus and TV newsrooms cut staff, can new Internet news sites fill in the gaps? What about the future of public media? Robert McChesney, John Nichols, and a panel of leaders will discuss how concerned citizens, journalists and policy makers can work together to support newsgathering in our changing media landscape.

A Discussion on Saving Journalism

Jordan Berg — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:24:30 -0500

Start: 02/03/2010 - 18:45

End: 02/03/2010 - 21:30

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

The Nation Presents: "A Discussion on Saving Journalism." Laura Flanders is the moderator, with panelists Robert McChesney, John Nichols, David Carr and Pamela Newkirk. Katrina vanden Heuvel will give welcoming remarks.

Campus Progress and The Nation’s Journalism Conference

Jordan Berg — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:24:02 -0400

Start: 07/08/2009 - 23:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Student journalists from across the country will join John Nichols of the Nation and other luminaries in journalism to hone their craft and learn first-hand how to make it in the field — both on campus and off.

Conference Links Independent Media to Democracy

Stevie Converse — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:08:10 -0400

Full article: workdayMinnesota
Steve Share
The 2008 National Conference for Media Reform attracted more than 3,500 participants from across the Nation to continue the fight for a free and independent media. But the absence of organized labor at the conference frustrated the editor of the <em>Labor Review</em>.