Special Reports
Opinion by Dean Miller On this Press Freedom Day, I’m less worried about the freedom of “The Press” than I am about your determination to do what James Madison knew democracy would demand citizens do: digest, debate, dissent and defenestrate. A free press is essential to that. But only
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Opinion by Ross Pruden In college, I was a journalist for my school newspaper. Our student body hosted a Valentine’s Day party with an open bar, and there were no legal restrictions as there are now—18 year olds could drink legally. And they did. Quite a bit. By
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="4993"] Gary B. Larson in his role as editor of the Whidbey Record in 1972. [/caption] By Gary B. Larson President, Jefferson County Beacon Board of Directors On World Press Freedom Day, we honor the critical role of independent journalism in
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="2316"] Editor Nhatt Nichols and Quin, the official news hound. [/caption] Opinion by Nhatt Nichols, Editor of the Jefferson County Beacon Today is World Press Freedom Day, a celebration the United Nations established more than 30 years ago to remind everyone