From time to time, I am going to distribute examples of biased Mainstream Media opposition to urban, transit and rail issues -- increasingly these appear to be the result of sinister underpinnings. And each reveals why urban, transit and rail issues do not receive fair or accurate media coverage in Ohio's major cities. Here is the latest.....
Jan 06, 2011
A Bad Omen for News
Jan 06, 2011
A Bad Omen for News
In Section: Politics/Issues » Posted In: Media, Ethics, Business, Community
Posted By: Kevin Osborne
....Last year, in another move that raised media eyebrows, the newspaper named Josh Pichler — the son of Joseph Pichler, Kroger's retired chairman and CEO — as business editor. The elder Pichler remains fairly influential in business circles, including trying to drum up opposition behind-the-scenes to the city of Cincinnati's proposed streetcar system.
....Last year, in another move that raised media eyebrows, the newspaper named Josh Pichler — the son of Joseph Pichler, Kroger's retired chairman and CEO — as business editor. The elder Pichler remains fairly influential in business circles, including trying to drum up opposition behind-the-scenes to the city of Cincinnati's proposed streetcar system.
Now, with the hiring of Carolyn Washburn as the paper's editor in charge of all news operations, history suggests that situation could get worse.
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Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org
