Introduction, 4

Chapter 1: A Free Press
A Free Press, 6
Limits on Freedom of the Press, 9
Revolution in Libel Law: New York Times v. Sullivan and Its Aftermath, 13
The People’s Right to Know, 15
xxxCivil Conversation: Celebrities and Privacy, 17
Press Freedom vs. Military Censorship, 20
xxxInformation-Age Checklist: Policy (GRADE), 22

Chapter 2: A Responsible Press
Inquisition in Atlanta, 24
xxxInformation-Age Checklist: Sources (SMART), 27
Advertising and the Media, 28
Tabloid!, 31
Undercover: ABC Goes Lion Hunting, 34
Negative Local News—If It Bleeds, It Leads, 38
W ho Watches the Media? Ethics, Rights, and Responsibilities, 42
xxxCivil Conversation: Are the Media Biased?, 44
xxxCivil Conversation: Civic Journalism—Making Connections
xxx or Losing Perspective?, 46

Chapter 3: Free Press/Fair Trial
The Media and High-Profile Court Cases, 48
xxxInformation-Age Checklist: Research (FILTER), 52
Protecting News Sources, 53
xxxCivil Conversation: How Well Do the Media Portray
xxx Crime and the Criminal Justice System?, 54

Chapter 4: The Myth Makers
Myths, Rumors, and Legends, 56 (Sample Lesson)
xxxCivil Conversation: Blurring the Lines Between Fact and Fiction, 59
Conspiracy Theory, 60
What’s Going On Here?, 63
xxxInformation-Age Checklist: Claims (FALSE), 64

Chapter 5: New Frontiers
A Brave New World, 68
xxxInformation-Age Checklist: Internet (SEARCH), 71

Index, 72