Category Archives: News outlets

Top Ten: Superb Web Sites I Try to Read Every Day

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Eason Jordan

1.  Long War Journal: Unrivaled, in-depth coverage of conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia and other hot spots.  Site overseer Bill Roggio was once one of my fiercest critics. 2.  Wired’s Danger Room: Snarky and insightful, focused on “what’s next … Continue reading →

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My Bet: War Zone Dog that Attacked Me Suffered from PTSD

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Eason Jordan

Amid fresh reports of U.S. military dogs returning home from Iraq with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, I’m reminded of when a dog attacked me in Baghdad three years ago, cutting so deep into my right hand I had to be … Continue reading →

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Mr. Cranky Pants: Tom Shales

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Eason Jordan

Washington Post TV critic Tom Shales once again misfires today with his misguided lambasting of Christiane Amanpour’s debut performance on ABC’s “This Week” yesterday.  In his mean-spirited review of the show, Shales goes to the bizarre extreme of labeling Amanpour … Continue reading →

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Three Must-Read Media Writers

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Eason Jordan

1.  Michael Calderone, Yahoo’s Upshot: Now reporting for Yahoo’s snappy new Upshot blog, Calderone earned an impressive, hard-charging reputation at Politico and the New York Observer.  He cranks out several reports a day. 2.  Brian Stelter, New York Times: His … Continue reading →

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