When the Mainstream Media First Met the Blog
About 10 years ago, mainstream newspapers began to try to explain blogs to their readers. Here is what they said. More »
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Rebecca J. Rosen is a senior associate editor at The Atlantic. She was previously an associate editor at The Wilson Quarterly, where she spearheaded the magazine's In Essence section.
About 10 years ago, mainstream newspapers began to try to explain blogs to their readers. Here is what they said. More »
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