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Monday January 12, 2015

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New Ombudsman To Start Jan. 26

January 12, 2015 • Introducing NPR's fifth ombudsman, Elizabeth Jensen.

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Open Forum

January 12, 2015 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

Monday December 15, 2014

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Open Forum

December 15, 2014 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

Thursday November 20, 2014

Asking Bill Cosby If He Is A Serial Rapist

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Asking Bill Cosby If He Is A Serial Rapist

November 20, 2014 • Listeners are divided by generation over whether host Scott Simon went too far in questioning "America's Dad." Cosby wasn't set up, however, and the charges are too many to ignore.

Monday November 10, 2014

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Open Forum

November 10, 2014 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

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Abortion Or Infanticide In El Salvador?

November 10, 2014 • The main example to illustrate some of the world's toughest abortion restrictions is a questionable choice for a valuable story.

Tuesday October 14, 2014

Changing Field: A New Guideline On What To Call That Washington Football Team

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Changing Field: A New Guideline On What To Call That Washington Football Team

October 14, 2014 • NPR becomes the first large national news organization to back away from using a name that is a racial slur.

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Open Forum

October 14, 2014 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

Friday October 3, 2014

Missing The Mark: The Criticism Of NPR's Climate March Coverage

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Missing The Mark: The Criticism Of NPR's Climate March Coverage

October 3, 2014 • An email barrage was well-intentioned, but jumped to the wrong conclusions.

Missing The Mark: The Criticism Of NPR's Climate March Coverage

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Thursday September 25, 2014

On The Uncomfortable Matter Of Beheadings And Executions

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On The Uncomfortable Matter Of Beheadings And Executions

September 25, 2014 • Where to draw the line on language that reflects reality but provokes repulsion?

Monday September 22, 2014

Taking Stock: NPR's Ferguson Coverage So Far

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Taking Stock: NPR's Ferguson Coverage So Far

September 22, 2014 • A break in the protests allows a look at complaints, and at a moving story that still reverberates.

Monday September 15, 2014

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Open Forum

September 15, 2014 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

Wednesday September 3, 2014

GlobalPost, Parenting And A Question of Plagiarism

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GlobalPost, Parenting And A Question of Plagiarism

September 3, 2014 • When are uncredited similarities disrespect or stealing?

Thursday August 21, 2014

Did An NPR Story Empower Road Rage Against Bicyclists?

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Did An NPR Story Empower Road Rage Against Bicyclists?

August 21, 2014 • An admission by a Los Angeles driver to buzzing bicyclists is purposefully left to stand on its own.

Saturday August 16, 2014

Attacking NPR As A Shill For Government Intelligence

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Attacking NPR As A Shill For Government Intelligence

August 16, 2014 • A story failed to report a CIA link but was not as misguided as Glenn Greenwald claims.

Thursday August 14, 2014

For Your Eyes Only: Is Telling A Story's Limits Convincing Or Annoying?

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For Your Eyes Only: Is Telling A Story's Limits Convincing Or Annoying?

August 14, 2014 • Complaints over a Houston Obamacare piece illustrate a link between editorial guidance and trust.

Monday August 11, 2014

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Open Forum

August 11, 2014 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

Friday August 8, 2014

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Sexism, Only This Time About Men

August 8, 2014 • Some males question whether NPR values men's positions — and lives — as much as women's.

Thursday July 24, 2014

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Is NPR Biased In Its Gaza Coverage?

July 24, 2014 • The critics from both sides are passionate. My review is likely to disappoint them.

Is NPR Biased In Its Gaza Coverage?

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