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Video Highlights: Security and Liberty in the Post 9/11 Era
In late 2004, the Institute for Justice and Journalism began a year-long fellowship with 10 journalists dedicated to producing news coverage about issues of security and liberty in the post 9/11 era. The fellowship program commenced in Los Angeles with a five-day conference that included presentations from two dozen experts, academics, officials and other journalists. Below find some video highlights:
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Lowell Bergman, New York Times, PBS, UC Berkeley
Legendary investigative reporter and former 60 Minutes producer reviews the history of government attempts to stifle media access to controversial programs. |
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Bruce Hoffman, Director, Washington Office, RAND Corporation; Author of “Inside Terrorism”
In this keynote address, Hoffman explores the myths and realities of international terrorism and helps journalists understand the difference between hype and hard facts. |
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Jay Rosen, Chair, Department of Journalism, New York University
Rosen looks at the role of the media in an increasingly hostile political environment. |
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Margaret D. Stock, U.S. Military Academy, West Point
Stock discusses the realities and consequences of secret detention policies implemented in the post 9/11 era by the Bush administration. |
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Laurie Levenson and George S. Cardona
Loyola Law School Professor Levenson and Assistant U.S. Attorney Cardona debate the pros and cons of the U.S. Patriot Act. |
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