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Gerald Kato

Gerald Kato is a journalism professor at the University of Hawaii Manoa and is a former newspaper and television reporter. He serves on the board of Media Council Hawaii.
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Media Shield Law: No Law Is Better Than the One Passed By House Panel Chad Blair/Civil Beat

Media Shield Law: No Law Is Better Than the One Passed By House Panel

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Amendment requiring release of unpublished information undermines the intent of a law protecting journalists from revealing confidential information.

Facts and Fantasy About Hawaii TV News Consolidation PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Facts and Fantasy About Hawaii TV News Consolidation

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Hawaii News Now creates the illusion of competition for news and entertainment even as it is all under one monopolistic roof.