Tag Archives: Ombudsman

Marty Baron Corrects The Record

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

In response to this earlier post by the hardworking (if at times misguided) staff, Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron sent this: John, Your facts are wrong. I didn’t end the ombudsman column. Richard Chacon was the last ombudsman. He … Continue reading →

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Marty Baron Strikes Again: No Ombudsman For You!

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

Newly minted Washington Post (and former Boston Globe) executive editor Marty Baron is apparently disappearing another ombudsman position. From today’s WaPo column by ombudsman Patrick B. Pexton (tip o’ the pixel to Politico’s Playbook): The Post’s last ombudsman? It is possible … Continue reading →

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Boston Herald’s NPR Headline Not Precisely Right

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Campaign Outsider

Saturday’s Boston Herald features this piece: NPR official admits fault in firing National Public Radio’s ombudswoman admitted the nonprofit botched the firing of Juan Williams for his remarks about Muslims making him nervous on planes, but the firestorm around the longtime … Continue reading →

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Campaign Outsider Outstanding Warrants (2)

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Campaign Outsider

Our post about NPR’s new language guidelines when referring to abortion rights supporters and opponents generated this auto-reply: Dear John, Thank you for contacting the Office of the Ombudsman at NPR. Every message is read by Ombudsman Alicia Shepard and her … Continue reading →

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