Posts Tagged ‘Pilger’
Talking about them over there
19May08
The Western press has always dealt with the poorer World with contempt, confusion and ignorance.
It is easier to write condescendingly from a position of perceived superiority than look at another culture or set of values objectively.
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A defence of ethical journalism
Why John Pilger’s documentaries are still the best
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