We all know the employment outlook for journalists these days. It’s not great. Still, opportunities exist, and this week the New York Times announced the creation of what seems to be a dream job for those who dare to aim high: the David Carr Fellowship, in honor of the recently-deceased media columnist. Of course there … Continue reading
Author Archives: williamandrewwolfe
Killing in the name of…
I have no idea whether Officer Darren Wilson was justified in shooting Michael Brown the first time, or the second through sixth times. Such decisions made under such circumstances are always questionable. Testimony from witnesses and the people involved is unreliable and physical evidence open to interpretation. If truth is the first casualty of war, … Continue reading
8 Things the French Do Better Than Americans
The Internet may have all but killed newspapers (giving away your product for free proves to be an unsustainable business model), but it has given rise to a whole new literary form: clickbait. What is “clickbait?” As with pornography or fine art, you know it when you see it. It’s lists and quizzes, and otherwise … Continue reading
English / Journalism / Media
A job to die for?
There are very few things worth dying for in this world (ideologies and religions included), and still fewer to justify killing another person. I’d like to think the vast majority of the human race would agree that life is a precious gift. We can imagine sacrificing our own life to spare a loved one, a … Continue reading
Faith, lost and found
The cobbler may wear tatty old shoes and the confectioner might tire of chocolate, but journalists never stop reading the news. We can’t help ourselves; it’s an addiction. My own habit includes Google’s newsfeed, the New Yorker and National Public Radio. While these latter two are generally excellent mediums, I had begun to fret over … Continue reading
