If Stone

Former Knight-Ridder Editor Wins First I.F. Stone Medal

Dan Froomkin | Posted 07.24.2008 | Media


Dan Froomkin

The Nieman Foundation and its Watchdog Project this year established an I.F. Stone Medal for journalistic independence. I'm delighted to announce th...

Izzy Stone, Patron Saint of Bloggers

Jeff Cohen | Posted 06.16.2008 | Media


Jeff Cohen

When I think of today's blunt, fact-based online hell-raisers, my mind quickly flashes on Izzy Stone. You may think of Josh Marshall or Glenn Greenwald or Arianna. I think of Izzy.

Celebrating I.F. Stone's Birthday

Dan Froomkin | Posted 03.06.2008 | Media


Dan Froomkin

Our industry right now is suffering from a grave lack of independence, manifested in self-censorship and timidity. The pressures are clear.