Edie Lederer has reported from every continent except Antarctica for the Associated Press for 41 years. She is currently the APʼs U.N. bureau chief. Bulletin editor spoke with Lederer recently about her reporting career during breakfast at the Ambassador Grill Millennium Hotel in New York City.
War Resurfaces on the Campaign TrailWednesday, 23 July 2008 Despite the sputtering U.S. economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to dominate debate on the presidential campaign trail. Read more...
The Soft Power SurgeMonday, 21 July 2008 The Bush administration has increased resources for public diplomacy with a focus on Muslims. But criticism remains about how the "war of... Read more...
An Uncertain Deal with IndiaFriday, 18 July 2008 After months of deadlock, the U.S.-India nuclear deal has moved to the next stage, but numerous obstacles to the deal's passage remain. Read more...
The new book out by former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan has renewed the debate about the American media's role in the events that lead to the American invasion. In the book, McClellan says the Administration manipulated facts to sell the Iraq war. Several friends and associates have told me they suspected that the Bush Administration simply browbeat anyone in the media who dared to raise questions about their intentions. There may be some truth to that but there is an even deeper truth.
Azerbaijan July 14, 2008
It is no small matter that the developing democracy which you head has managed to achieve global notoriety for the increasing repression of freedom of the press and the harassment, jailing, and even murder of journalists. As a member of the Council of Europe, the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan is both legally and morally obliged to... Read more...
Colombia July 8, 2008
The OPC is shocked to learn that six journalists with the community radio station have received death threats, and that the radio station's office has been defiled with pro-paramilitary graffiti.
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Venezuela July 8, 2008
OPC members are shocked and dismayed by the second killing of a prominent Venezuelan journalist within a space of eleven days. The brutal murder of television anchor, Javier Garcia, on June 14 follows the shooting to death of newspaper executive, Pierre Fould Gerges, on July 2.
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Mexico July 1, 2008
The OPC joins CPJ and other press freedom groups in praising your expression of support for 'the idea of federalizing crimes against freedom of expression,' as reported by the CPJ after your meeting with them in June.
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Politkovskaya Still Waits for Justice
It is gratifying that, more than eighteen months after the brutal killing of the intrepid journalist, Anna Politkovskaya, three men have finally been formally charged with involvement in her murder. However, we are dismayed that the man accused of the actual killing remains at large. It is even more disturbing that those who ordered the murder... Read more...
Foreign Correspondent Training
July 20, 2008 - July 27, 2008
The TOL Foreign Correspondent course offers instructors who are all foreign correspondents for highly-respected media outlets who can offer...
Unity 2008 Convention
July 23, 2008 - July 26, 2008
The UNITY '08 Convention will be the largest gathering of journalists of color. Nearly 10,000 journalists and media executives will meet to discuss...
Edie Lederer has reported from every continent except Antarctica for the Associated Press for 41 years. She is currently the APʼs U.N. bureau chief. Bulletin editor spoke with Lederer recently about her reporting career during breakfast at the Ambassador Grill Millennium Hotel in New York City.
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The new book out by former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan has renewed the debate about the American media's role in the events that lead to the American invasion. In the book, McClellan says the Administration manipulated facts to sell the Iraq war. Several friends and associates have told me they suspected that the Bush Administration simply browbeat anyone in the media who dared to raise questions about their intentions. There may be some truth to that but there is an even deeper truth.
