Tag Archives: Detroit Free Press

Free Press memory hole

Posted on November 13, 2015 by admin

A memory hole is any mechanism for the alteration or disappearance of inconvenient or embarrassing documents, photographs, transcripts, or other records, such as from a website or other archive, particularly as part of an attempt to give the impression that … Continue reading →

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Ashenfelter-Convertino: Essential reading

Posted on April 24, 2013 by admin

By Joel Thurtell A federal judge has ordered the Detroit Free Press to reveal the names of US Justice Department officials who illegally disclosed secret grand jury information about a former assistant US attorney, Richard Convertino. Convertino has sued the Justice … Continue reading →

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Convertino case: Judge orders Free Press to name sources

Posted on April 18, 2013 by admin

By Joel Thurtell Former assistant US attorney Rick Convertino’s lawsuit against the US Justice Department is still alive, despite a federal judge’s decision to let a Detroit Free Press reporter, now retired, off the hook as a witness in the … Continue reading →

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Free Press to deliver NY Times

Posted on March 24, 2013 by admin

By Joel Thurtell Note to newspaper publishers: Can’t make money on your own news product? Peddle somebody else’s. A note in today’s (March 24, 2013) New York Times states: “Starting on Monday April 1st we will no longer be your … Continue reading →

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Do the math: Right-to-work makes great sense at Free Press

Posted on January 19, 2013 by admin

By Joel Thurtell Excellent article by Detroit Free Press editorial editor Stephen Henderson explaining why “right to work makes absolutely no sense for Michigan.” Sound arguments all the way. I agree 100 percent. One fact not mentioned: The Detroit News … Continue reading →

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Way to go, Zlati!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell A friend gave me a ticket — free! — to the North American Auto Show. Until the moment when I received the ticket, I had no plans to attend. Parking, you know, is a pistol — and … Continue reading →

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Just build it!

Posted on November 21, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Well, now it must be official: The Detroit Free Press reports that Gov. Rick Snyder is mulling whether to build a new bridge between the U.S. and Canada without the Legislature’s approval. Isn’t bypassing the Legislature just … Continue reading →

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Witch hunt on air

Posted on October 23, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Hear about NPR’s name change? It’s MPR. McCarthy Public Radio. Instead of covering the news, they’re making it. With a witch hunt. Used to be, people with unpopular political persuasions got beat up by government agencies. Ever … Continue reading →

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The myth of Matty’s twin

Posted on June 1, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Why am I not ecstatic about the Detroit Free Press’s strong endorsement of the New International Trade Crossing, aka Detroit-Windosr bridge on Sunday, April 24, 2001? How journalists shape their questions largely determines how they present information … Continue reading →

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Fantasy JOA, Round Two

Posted on March 30, 2011 by hro50ta1

By Joel Thurtell Guess I was ahead of my time. I could have won myself ten thousand big ones if I’d just been a little patient. But now, I had to shoot off my big mouth. Actually, I’m glad I … Continue reading →

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