Dan Rather

Appeal Request by Dan Rather Is Turned Down

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:06:21 -0500

Full article: New York Times
Brian Stelter
Dan Rather's request for an appeal in his lawsuit against CBS was turned down, marking an apparent end to the high-profile breach of contract case.

Court Dismisses Rather Suit Against CBS

Stevie Converse — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:56:05 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Bill Carter
The appellate division of New York State Supreme Court ruled unanimously to dismiss the $70 million lawsuit he had brought against the network in 2007. Mr. Rather had been seeking damages in a claim that his contract had been breached by CBS management.

Saving Journalism: Howard Kurtz Is Wrong, Dan Rather Is Right

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:26:47 -0400

Full article: Huffington Post
Josh Silver
Howard Kurtz wants the government to stay out of efforts to save journalism. But government policy had a major role in creating the media's current problems, and government policies can help to solve them. The only ones who would benefit from Kurtz's hands-off approach are his bosses.

Dan Rather, Dogged Plaintiff

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:09:28 -0400

Full article: Los Angeles Times
Matea Gold
Nearly two years after suing CBS for how it handled the aftermath of its controversial report about George W. Bush's service in the Texas Air National Guard, Dan Rather is still avidly engaged in the fight. To Rather the battle serves a grand and valiant end -- "the red beating heart of democracy."

The News Americans Need

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:22:46 -0400

Full article: Washington Post
Dan Rather
Some might scoff at the notion that a president and a country occupied by two wars and a recession should add the woes of the news media to an already crowded plate. But the way the news is delivered, and the quality of the information the public receives, has and will continue to have a profound effect on these very issues and on the overall quality of government by, for and of the people.

Mr. President, Help Save the News

Stevie Converse — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:50:05 -0400

Full article: In These Times
Megan Tady
Public broadcasters can and should play a major role in tackling journalism's crisis. But there's a problem: Underfunded media like NPR and PBS need an upgrade before they can move into the digital age. It's time to put our public media system under the microscope -- not to tear organizations like NPR and PBS down, but to prop them up.

Media Minutes: July 31, 2009

Candace Clement — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:08:20 -0400

As Google expands its book search service, consumer privacy protections are shrinking. Privacy watchdogs want the search giant to takes steps to ensure our privacy. And Dan Rather called on President Barack Obama to form a White House commission on journalism and public media.

Media Minutes (2009-07-31)

Candace Clement — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:57:20 -0400

Rather to Obama: Journalism Needs Help

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:53:22 -0400

Full article: Free Press
Candace Clement
In a passionate speech, former CBS News anchor Dan Rather called on President Obama to form a White House commission on journalism and public media. It's clear that we have passed the point of shrugging our shoulders and just assuming that the free market will solve our media problems.

Rather to Obama: Journalism Needs Help

Candace Clement — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:42:20 -0400

In a passionate speech in Colorado on Tuesday night, former CBS News anchor Dan Rather called on President Obama to form a White House commission on journalism and public media.