Jim Slusher
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Slusher: Sound, fury and two words that signify everythingDec 25, 2014 12:01 am - The Daily Herald publishes millions of words every year. On the Opinion page alone, we print hundreds of thousands, all intended in some way to engage your heart or mind...
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Slusher: A complexity in the conflict of media trustDec 11, 2014 4:01 am - Credibility is a concept that is always top of mind for newspapers, and some recent events have reinforced to me why that must be so. The theme of trust is most commonly...
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Amid war and politics, everyday goodness also makes newsNov 27, 2014 12:01 am - Ferguson in flames. Hecklers who are getting what they want assaulting the president of the United States. Tension in Washington. Tension in Springfield. Madness in the ...
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In appreciation for the daily task facing reporters, editorsNov 20, 2014 4:01 am - The purpose of today's column is to demonstrate the difficult job that Daily Herald reporters, editors and copy editors do, but through the experiences of others. A good...
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Slusher: The 'Day After' can be just as daunting as Election DayNov 06, 2014 12:01 am - A few post-election coverage thoughts: • For all news outlets, Election Night is an event of particularly mixed sentiments. It is the culmination of long ...
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Slusher: Watch out for dirty tricks in final days of campaignOct 22, 2014 11:00 pm - What is it about the most sacred act in the democratic process - voting - that so appeals to the baser instincts of the people seeking the votes? Election shenanigans ar...
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Slusher: Are you tired of being experienced?Oct 09, 2014 1:01 am - Random thoughts: • My favorite phrase published in the Daily Herald this week was in a wire story about the dangers of "talking to your car." Included in the story is th...
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Slusher: How to use our endorsementsOct 02, 2014 1:00 am - On Sunday, the Daily Herald's Opinion page will begin conducting one of the newspaper's most important functions — participating in the democracy. We want you to join us...
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Slusher: Don't believe every word, but consider them allSep 25, 2014 1:01 am - Skeptical, not cynical. It's a distinction we emphasize a lot around the Daily Herald newsroom. And it's a pretty good axiom for you to keep in mind as the election camp...
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Slusher: In memoriam, again, for brave journalistsSep 04, 2014 1:01 am - When we took the unusual step two weeks ago of publishing an editorial with no words, only the headline "A moment of silence for a brave journalist" and a picture of sla...