The Fromson File

Reporting, analysis and commentary on current and historical events by Murray Fromson, veteran journalist and professor emeritus at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication.

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Entries from October 2009

Remembering Jack Nelson

October 22nd, 2009 No Comments

Ironically, Jack Nelson died in the week that a documentary depicting the history of the Los Angeles Times began making the rounds in theaters across the country. The film is about the Chandler family and how one newspaper had an impact on greater Los Angeles. It also is the story of how one Chandler named [...]

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Obama’s Dilemma

October 15th, 2009 No Comments

By now, every journalist, official, professor and think tank guru within sight of Afghanistan has had an explanation for coping with the war. They’ve analyzed every aspect of the problem. But most of the solutions have been as clear as mud. Get out, stay in — no wonder that the public truly isn’t confused. It [...]

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