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Must-reads of the week

Iran's subtle censorship, what Genius means for music criticism, and the ritual anticipation of Fidel Castro death rumors.
January 16, 2015

Culled from CJR’s own stories, plus the frequently updated “Must-reads from around the Web,” our staff recommendations for the best pieces of journalism (and other miscellany) on the internet, here are your can’t-miss must-reads of the past week:

Preparing for Fidel Castro’s death (CJR) – How Florida news organizations plan to cover the Cuban dictator’s passing.

With New Charlie Hebdo Cover, News Value Should Have Prevailed (The New York Times) – Public editor Margaret Sullivan on why the paper should have published the images.

Genius and the splintering of arts journalism (CJR) – For the future of music criticism, Sasha Frere-Jones’ new company cannot replace his old one.

Waiting for Iran (CJR) – Censorship is not always visible.

An Old Fogey’s Analysis of a Teenager’s View on Social Media (Medium) – “I feel the need to offer my perspective as someone who is not a teenager but who has thought about these issues extensively for years.”

Preparing for Fidel Castro’s death
How Florida news organizations plan to cover the Cuban dictator’s passing
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– See more at: http://www.cjr.org/united_states_project/fidel_castros_death_news.php#sthash.XUYjtdJu.dp

Preparing for Fidel Castro’s death

How Florida news organizations plan to cover the Cuban dictator’s passing

– See more at: http://www.cjr.org/united_states_project/fidel_castros_death_news.php#sthash.XUYjtdJu.dpu

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