Today marks the 25th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. As UNESCO explains, The theme chosen for this year’s World Press Freedom Day is “Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and the Rule of Law.” It explores the interaction between the judiciary and the media, and their complementary roles in fostering transparency, accountability and … Continue reading
Last week, the Committee to Protect Journalists honored Christiane Amanpour with the Burton Benjamin Memorial Award for her extraordinary and sustained achievement in the cause of press freedom. Amanpour is CNN’s chief international correspondent and anchor of the network’s award-winning global affairs program “Amanpour.” She is a senior adviser to CPJ, and is on the … Continue reading
Hats Off to Frederick News-Post for Kirby Delauter Editorial Frederick County is Maryland’s best kept secret. While Baltimore, Annapolis and the Eastern Shore are well-known tourist destinations, Frederick County is tucked away in the Catoctin Mountains near Pennsylvania and includes quaint historic Frederick. When Frederick County is in the news it is usually because of … Continue reading
