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C.J. Chivers, As In Shivers

The always notable C.J. Chivers has yet another terrific piece in Sunday’s New York Times. Headline (web edition) : As Afghan Fighting Expands, U.S. Medics Plunge In Lede: MARJA, Afghanistan — The Marine had been shot in the skull. He … Continue reading

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NYT War Coverage Under Fire

I don’t care what Matthew Rothschild of The Progressive says about New York Times reporter C.J. Chivers’ Afghanistan war coverage (via faithful commenter CAvard). Rothschild’s lede: I’m disgusted with the New York Times coverage of the U.S. assault on Marja. … Continue reading

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The Inestimable C.J. Chivers

New York Times reporter C.J. Chivers is back in Afghanistan after an absence of what seemed like forever (writing a book perhaps? Let’s hope). Headline: Foot on Bomb, Marine Defies a Taliban Trap Tyler Hicks/The New York Times Lance Cpl. … Continue reading

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Six Hicks Pix Click

Sunday’s New York Times Week in Review section featured The Year in Pictures 2009. And that featured six – count ’em, six (out of 50) – photos by Times staffer Tyler Hicks. One guy. Over 10% of the year’s images. … Continue reading

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