I join the list of those thanking Linda and waiting for Carol's response.
One would have to say that the news release was not political.  Also, why would the news media look to an organization of educators to make changes for them?  What's wrong with professional organizations of reporters and editors?
The White House press corps does not mince words and wields power. If they want different kinds of news conferences, they can take steps to get them.

Professor Kathleen Fearn-Banks
Department of Communication
University of Washington
Website: www.kathleenfearn-banks.com

On Thu, 10 Jun 2010, Dwight E. Brooks wrote:

>  I join all of those who have expressed appreciation
>  to Linda and Jennifer for their leadership on this
>  issue. Nice job! Big props to my colleagues who have
>  contributed to this meaningful dialogue.
>  Like so many others have suggested, Carol's response
>  seems to provide more questions than answers. I too,
>  will await her written response.
>  Dwight
>
> Dwight E. Brooks, Ph.D.
> Professor and Director
> School of Journalism
> College of Mass Communication
> Middle Tennessee State University
> Murfreesboro, TN 37132
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