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Nieman Reports: ‘Greg Marinovich, NF ’14, joins with fellow photographers to showcase more of the images they create’
By Greg Marinovich
A couple years ago, just as I was starting my Nieman year, the “War/Photography: Images of Armed Conflict and Its Aftermath” exhibit curated by Anne Wilkes Tucker of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston was traveling across the U.S.
Having just seen it in Los Angeles, my friend Jonathan Diamond called me. Why, he asked, when photojournalists shoot so many images on an assignment, are we limited to seeing just one or two in a newspaper or magazine? Why not showcase 10 or 20? There was, I said, no reason, other than the limitations of print.
And so The Stand started as a digital photojournalism magazine, one that would draw photographers from around the world, transcend borders by relying on images rather than text, and treat photojournalists and their work with respect.
Medium: ‘Like the Force, Copyright Law is About Balance’
By Casey Rae
As an artist and artist advocate, I often find myself conflicted. I am concerned about how our society chooses to treat creators, but I am also supportive of technological progress.
The Guardian: ‘How an army of internet activists challenged Big Cable and won again’
By Sam Thielman
Not long ago, it would have been unthinkable for a coalition of discontented citizens to challenge the business decisions of multinational company with a market cap of nearly $150bn and a boss who plays golf with the president. Last week it happened, and the grassroots guys won. Again.
2 Upcoming Virtual Roundtables from NAMAC
Don’t miss these two upcoming NAMAC Virtual Roundtables—an online conversation where your voice matters.
Save Independent Lens and POV—Keep Public TV Public
Independent Lens and POV are in danger. These are the two series that most consistently showcase diverse filmmakers, diverse communities, and underrepresented voices and perspectives on public television.
‘Battle for the Net’: Keep Up with the Latest in Net Neutrality
The FCC voted three-to-to last month to reclassify broadband as a common-carrier service under Title II of the Communications Act, but the battle for Net Neutrality is far from over.
Marketplace: ‘The Comcast merger with Time Warner isn’t a sure thing’
Last February, when Comcast announced it was buying Time Warner Cable, federal approval of the merger didn't seem like a major hurdle. The two biggest cable companies said their merger wouldn’t reduce competition—and wouldn’t result in higher rates—because geographically, they served different markets.
Digital Consumers Gain Ground at the United Nations
With your support, EFF has helped raise the bar in ongoing discussions about how to better protect users against the abuse of their rights through DRM.
