@griffiths

Retired Journalist (Almost 26 yrs CNN); Cyclist (since age 12); Media Ethicist; President Emeritus, Georgia First Amendment Foundation @griffiths@newsie.social

 Atlanta, Georgia
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Stability might be some good news for CNN’s editorial independence.
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Breaking: Mark Thompson, who has led CNN for the past three years, will remain at the helm as the Ellison family acquires the news network's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. Full story here >>> cnn.com/2026/10/05/media/cnn…

Mark Thompson to remain CNN chairman as Ellisons take control of Warner Bros. Discovery | CNN...

Mark Thompson, who has led CNN for the past three years, will remain at the helm as the Ellison family acquires the news network’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery.

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David Folkenflik@davidfolkenflikOct 4
She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame a Fox News star. So do two former Fox high risk security consultants. My story: npr.org/2026/10/04/nx-s1-573…

She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame the network — and a star reporter

The family members of two Fox News journalists killed while covering the war in Ukraine are suing the network, saying it put getting the story ahead of its people.

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Georgia’s attorney general must aggressively pursue open-government violations, says GFAF board member @shawnmcintosh. Check out the @ajc op-ed: bit.ly/4xxeRET

Georgia’s attorney general must aggressively pursue open-government violations

The Georgia General Assembly gave the attorney general great authority to pursue open-government violations, but not all AGs have used their power aggressively for citizens.

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Not a single document in the Epstein files is tagged as referencing Donald Trump?? Nothing?? Hmmmm.
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Leah Libresco Sargeant
@LeahLibresco6 Dec 2025
“Officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.” wgbh.org/news/local/2025-12-…

Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide

Trump administration is pausing naturalizations for immigrants from 19 countries.

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PHOTOS! A crowd celebrated the great journalism achievements of UGA dean Charles Davis, investigative reporter Richard Belcher and our board member Richard T Griffiths at the recent 2025 Charles L Weltner Freedom of Information Award dinner. gfaf.org/events/weltner-awar…

Weltner Freedom of Information Awards - Georgia First Amendment Foundation

In the spirit of the late Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles L. Weltner, the Georgia First Amendment Foundation's Weltner Freedom of Information Award honors a person or group whose work has...

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UPDATE🚨 An immigration board issued a final removal order last night for journalist Mario Guevara. He could be deported any moment. We renew our demand for his immediate release. #FreeMario bsky.app/profile/pressfreedo…
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American Oversight@weareoversight23 Aug 2025
We filed FOIA requests with DHS for records—including texts—regarding the June deployment of the National Guard to LA. DHS told us it can no longer search for text messages. And it hasn’t maintained that data since April. This is unlawful and alarming. americanoversight.org/americ…
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Extrordinary essay by former Federal Appeals Court Judge J. Michael Luttig on "The End of Rule of Law in America." theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…

The End of Rule of Law in America

The 47th president seems to wish he were king—and he is willing to destroy what is precious about this country to get what he wants.

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Steve Inskeep
@NPRinskeep14 Apr 2025
If I understand this correctly, the US president has launched a trade war against the world, believes he can force the EU and China to meet his terms, is determined to annex Canada and Greenland, but is powerless before the sovereign might of El Salvador. Is that it?
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Master class from NPR Morning Edition anchor Michel Martin in how to conduct an accountability interview. one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5326015:…

DHS official defends Mahmoud Khalil arrest, but offers few details on why it happened

Homeland Security deputy secretary Troy Edgar offered few details on the Trump administration's legal reasoning to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.

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Michel Martin repeatedly corrected falsehoods as she asked DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar to cite specific actions that constitute support for terrorism as grounds to arrest and deport a US permanent resident pro-Palestinian protestor.
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While we may vigorously disagree with the positions of those who protest, we cannot allow government to crush dissent through intimidation efforts like this.
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Craig Crawford
@craig_crawford28 Feb 2025
Replying to @davidaxelrod
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David Axelrod
@davidaxelrod28 Feb 2025
I love my country with all my heart and I've never been more embarrassed for America than the spectacle I just witnessed in the Oval Office. Zelensky is fighting for the survival of his country, his people and their democracy. Trump and Vance appear to be completely aligned with Putin, the invader whose aim has been to conquer Ukraine. Zelensky should know that millions and millions of Americans still stand with him and his valiant people.
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This is madness, effectively condoning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Complete reversal of US policy. #nauseating cnn.com/2025/02/24/politics/…

US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics

The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.

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Timothy Snyder
@TimothyDSnyder22 Feb 2025
Something is shifting. They are still breaking things and stealing things. And they will keep trying to break and to steal. But the propaganda magic around the oligarchical coup is fading. Nervous Musk, Trump, Vance have all been outclassed in public arguments these last few days. Government failure, stock market crash, and dictatorial alliances are not popular. People are starting to realize that there is no truth here beyond the desire for personal wealth and power.
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How absurd that it has become necessary: The American Bar Association feels compelled to put out a statement affirming: “The American Bar Association supports the rule of law.” americanbar.org/news/abanews…

The ABA supports the rule of law

It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in...

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Still time to register for Georgia's Bar Media and Judiciary Conference! saportareport.com/2025-bar-m…

2025 Bar Media Judiciary Conference focuses on trust in courts and journalism - SaportaReport

Read 2025 Bar Media Judiciary Conference focuses on trust in courts and journalism by Richard T. Griffiths for SaportaReport here.

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Extraordinary essay by historian Heather Cox Richardson. heathercoxrichardson.substac…
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