In Mexico, the deadliest country for journalists this year, many news outlets have stopped reporting on crime, drug trafficking, and government corruption out of fear of the drug cartels. As the news became increasingly censored, many citizens turned to social media as a way to inform the public. Continue reading »
Andrew Huff, creator of Gapers Block, a Chicago-based blog, spoke with DePaul University journalism students last Wednesday. Huff is a professional blogger who has not only found numerous blogging sites, but a way to make money at it as well. While the site is currently advertisement supported Huff said the site has not always brought in the big bucks. “We … Continue reading »
