{"product_id":"truth-in-our-times-inside-the-fight-for-press-freedom-in-the-age-of-alternative-facts-paperback","title":"Truth in Our Times: Inside the Fight for Press Freedom in the Age of Alternative Facts - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid E. McCraw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid E. McCraw recounts his experiences as the top newsroom lawyer for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e during the most turbulent era for journalism in generations. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn October 2016, when Donald Trump's lawyer demanded that \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e retract an article focused on two women that accused Trump of touching them inappropriately, David McCraw's scathing letter of refusal went viral and he became a hero of press freedom everywhere. But as you'll see in \u003ci\u003eTruth in Our Times\u003c\/i\u003e, for the top newsroom lawyer at the paper of record, it was just another day at the office. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMcCraw has worked at the \u003ci\u003eTimes \u003c\/i\u003esince 2002, leading the paper's fight for freedom of information, defending it against libel suits, and providing legal counsel to the reporters breaking the biggest stories of the year. In short: if you've read a controversial story in the paper since the Bush administration, it went across his desk first. From Chelsea Manning's leaks to Trump's tax returns, McCraw is at the center of the paper's decisions about what news is fit to print. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTruth in Our Times, \u003c\/i\u003eMcCraw recounts the hard legal decisions behind the most impactful stories of the last decade with candor and style. The book is simultaneously a rare peek behind the curtain of the celebrated organization, a love letter to freedom of the press, and a decisive rebuttal of Trump's fake news slur through a series of hard cases. It is an absolute must-have for any dedicated reader of \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDAVID E. MCCRAW is Deputy General Counsel at \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, where he has worked since 2002. He provides legal counsel to the newsroom regarding libel, freedom of information, court access, litigation and news-gathering. Previously, he was Deputy General Counsel of \u003ci\u003eThe New York Daily News. \u003c\/i\u003eHe conducts workshops and performs pro bono work for freedom of press and information around the world. He is an adjunct professor at the NYU School of Law and a visiting lecturer at Harvard Law School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47732210860291,"sku":"9781250782472","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/9310\/7359\/files\/dElaSU0wNW1DTDZ4eFAyR29MWGJLQT09.webp?v=1770778531","url":"https:\/\/annizon.com\/products\/truth-in-our-times-inside-the-fight-for-press-freedom-in-the-age-of-alternative-facts-paperback","provider":"annizon.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}