The driving force Jul 7, 2008
" Byrne will have to rein in some of her natural ebullience to meet the format on NewsRadio but station manager Helen Thomas says there will still be plenty of opportunity for her personality to show through. "We'll hold the news format but once she has settled in and mastered the technical side, we will lean to her strength, which is interviewing," Thomas says. "We'll increase the live component because it would be silly not to. " Thomas has big plans for NewsRadio and this year has got the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Barack Obama Embraces Theocracy Jul 7, 2008
Not everyone shared Bushs enthusiasm for the office; it came under fire in his first press conference, where he was lectured by veteran reporter (and noted Constitutional scholar) Helen Thomas, who reacted as if the new president had authorized an Office of Christian Crusading. Thomas: Mr. President, why do you refuse to respect the wall between the church and state. (Townhall.com)
Sizzling campaign trickles down to childrens books Jun 22, 2008
Helen Thomas, dean of the White House press corps, has teamed up with award-winning editorial cartoonist Chip Bok on The Great White House Breakout, for release in August (Dial Books, $16. 99, ages 6-up). (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Exclusive: McClellan pitch softer on Bush May 31, 2008
"I will take a look at notable personalities in the White House Briefing Room, including David Gregory and Helen Thomas. I anticipate an entire chapter about the former," he promises. And, finally: "My hope is that the book will be informative, provocative and inspiring. I want readers to be better informed about what was happening behind-the-scenes during some of the defining moments and issues of my time working for the President. I want to provoke readers to think more critically about... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Rove, White House Dispute McClellan Book Tales May 29, 2008
Helen Thomas said it best a couple weeks ago regarding MSM: "Where were you guys?". Posted by: braultrl | May 28, 2008 8:35 PM. (Yahoo News -- Bush Administration)
Apache might just be one race from being top cat May 23, 2008
"It was his style," Helen Thomas, author of A Horse Called Mighty, said. "Might And Power was a frontrunner, something about the sight of him in action that you will always remember.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
This just in Apr 21, 2008
A news history gallery contains artifacts of news gathering and dissemination, beginning with a cuneiform-inscribed clay brick dating to 1255 B.C. More recent contributions include a sweater worn by reporter Helen Thomas while covering the White House and slippers donned by Ana Marie Cox while writing for the political news blog Wonkette. The Newseum was literally constructed around some big exhibits, including a satellite news truck and one of the largest pieces of the Berlin Wall outside of... (Albany Times Union)
Film Premiere Advocates Anti-War Agenda Apr 10, 2008
Longtime reporter Helen Thomas, who attended the premiere, told Cybercast News Service she found the film effective. "The movie was terrific and a story that should be told, and it is probably the story of so many of the wounded veterans who were not so articulate and do not get this chance," she said. (CNSnews.com)
White House Press Corps GROUNDED in Romania; UNITED 777s Receive Inspections... Apr 3, 2008
For all I or most people care, they can stay "grounded" in Romania and they can have the old troll Helen Thomas as a parting gift ... Cute comment about Helen Thomas. (The Drudge Report)
National Press Club Centennial Week Schedule; Bob Edwards to Host Gala Mar 19, 2008
Footage of Bob Woodward, Walter Cronkite, Helen Thomas, David Broder and others reveals many facets of journalism as a profession and the development of journalism over time. There will be an informal "watch party" for members in the Club's Reliable Source bar. (PR Newswire)
We are what we keep Mar 15, 2008
"On that basis, I brought with me Helen Thomas, who was Fran Kelly's producer on Radio National. They also had Bruce Guthrie and Helen Trinca as guests. There were some real heavy-hitters there.". Listeners loved it, Harmer says, but there weren't enough of them and management got nervous. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lewine remembered as a trailblazer Feb 24, 2008
Helen Thomas, a longtime White House correspondent for UPI and now a columnist at Hearst Newspapers, said she and Lewine fought together to get women admitted through the Gridiron Club and the National Press Club. Lewine's memorial service was held in the National Press Club ballroom, where women were once banned. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Singing chef to dazzle during Soroptimist fundraiser Feb 20, 2008
The Helen Thomas Bennett scholarship is awarded to women pursuing a career in the medical field, Cohen explained. Soroptimist International Yuma just celebrated its 50th anniversary in December. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Feb 16, 2008
They are Juanita Anauo, Joyce Beasley, Pauline Belcher, Jule Browder, Sarah Clark, Rozilyn Croft, Runette Hood, Qumi Huckaba, Janette Keith, Rebecca Kinard, Carolyn Lambert, Ann Lewis, Beth Lucas, Barbara McCommons, Kitty Meadows, Vivian Miller, Virginia Mills, Margaret Prestwood, Marcia Reichert, Maggie Shelley, Sybil Smith, Margaret Smyly, Helen Thomas, Myrtle Kervin, Barbara Olmstead, Jane Sightler, Judy Holmes, Jane Gunn, Jeanette Grant, Nancy Davis, Pam Wyche, and Jewel Curry. Seen at Off... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
The Man Behind the Curtain Feb 1, 2008
By the way, have you ever seen Madelaine Allbright and helen Thomas in the same room. Maybe they could offer up Sandy Berger. (Human Events Online)
Alice in Wonderland, 2007 Dec 10, 2007
Imagine the bliss of not having to put up with the arrogance and foolishness of Helen Thomas and the other egotistical blowhards representing the Fourth Estate ... Imagine the bliss of not having to put up with the arrogance and foolishness of Helen Thomas and the other egotistical blowhards representing the Fourth Estate. (Townhall.com)
Community Calendar Dec 4, 2007
The library will feature Helen Thomas who will tell Christmas stories for all ages. Have your photo taken with Santa at the American Legion. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Cook, Furfari can measure depth of WVU-Pitt rivalry Nov 27, 2007
Like famed correspondent Helen Thomas at presidential news conferences, he gets the first question at Mountaineers football pressers. To these men, Pitt vs. West Virginia is many things: a way of life; a series that has matured into a full-bore, anyone-can-win rivalry; a matter of geography; and a puzzle. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bush blasts Senate review of federal judges as politicized, discouraging top candidates Nov 16, 2007
Only My Way wrote on Nov 15, 2007 8:13 PM:" It's ole my way or the highway all over again. There is no compromise in this President and many people have been hurt and even killed because of his subborn, unyeilding and even illogical approach to running a government. Why not compromise with Sen. Webb or Warner and fill vacancies? Because it is my way or the highway and if you don't do it my way I will blame it all on the other guy. Look at the Army Generals that were fired, previous staff members... (North County Times)
Lions for Lambs ** Nov 9, 2007
Like the student in the other scene, Janine is apparently the representative of all media, a former Washington print journalist (in the Helen Thomas line) who now seems to be working for a sleazy Fox-like television network. The plan, he explains while strutting around the office, removing his jacket and flashing his smile involves dropping Special Forces platoons on mountain tops, as bait for the Taliban. (Globe and Mail)
Blitzer Joins MSNBC in Distorting Limbaugh Oct 3, 2007
Former UPI White House correspondent and current Hearst columnist Helen Thomas was the "highlight" of a Sunday fundraiser, at a home in Clifton, Virginia, for Democratic Virginia State Senate candidate George Barker. Wrote contributor "snolan" of the liberal Virginia politics "Raising Kaine" blog: "Last night my good friend Kate took me to a Democratic fundraiser for George Barker who is running for State Senate in the 39th district. Becky and David Campbell hosted this event, and the highlight... (MediaResearch.org)
Gizzi on Politics: Tony Snow's Last Briefing and Japan Sep 13, 2007
Come back -- no, wait a minute, Tony, this is the last -- "An amused Snow did come back and asked: Is this a meltdown, Les? Although Kinsolving s anger and loud tone were a bit upsetting, the onetime Episcopal priest seemed to speak for many when he said that none of us in the back have had a chance. You ve been in the front [taking questions from correspondents in the front row]. This is your last briefing. You want to go out well. Amused, Snow invited Kinsolving to be as rude as you want and... (Human Events Online)
Snow's on way out; Rove's gone Sep 1, 2007
Asked about his long-range plans, Snow, facing seasoned correspondent Helen Thomas, seated in the front row and center of the press room, said: "When I'm your age, I want to be sitting in the front row making life a living hell for a presidential press secretary.". Material from McClatchy Newspapers is included in this report. (Seattle Times)
Landing a Queen Aug 17, 2007
Like in the fall of 2004, when keynote speaker Helen Thomas, of White House press corps fame, turned the proceedings into a one-sided forum on the Iraq War ... Like in the fall of 2004, when keynote speaker Helen Thomas, of White House press corps fame, turned the proceedings into a one-sided forum on the Iraq War. (Townhall.com)
Everyone Loved Raimund (Loew) Jul 31, 2007
Where else could you find order at the [press secretary s] podium, and right in front of it -- Helen Thomas. In what I sensed was a reference to my own stories of the complaints many White House correspondents had about the new rules (that include not drinking coffee at one s seat and clearing out of the room at a certain time), Raimund pointed out that there is a new rule that flip-flops are banned from the White House. (Human Events Online)
Fall Fashion Ad Features Gorbachev Jul 30, 2007
Helen Thomas to White House spokesman Tony Snow: "You're not speaking English, really.". Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour: "That s right. I got my the first time,". (Globe and Mail -- National)
Exclusive: Joseph Farah upbraids Tony Snow for disrespecting WND's Kinsolving Jul 28, 2007
Terrence Hunt of the Associated Press and Helen Thomas (currently of limited professional portfolio) are never going to like him or his boss. Get over it. (WorldNetDaily)
Inspiring creativity Jul 27, 2007
Today's famous letters members include Anne Tyler, Rosalynn Carter, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton and Helen Thomas. Gloria Vanderbilt is an art member. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Exclusive: Joseph Farah explains new WND policy toward White House spokesman Jul 26, 2007
Interestingly, we have never seen Snow impose such attempted control on, say, Helen Thomas, whose questions have been hostile in a degree, manner and frequency never even approximated by Kinsolving's ... Now, during briefings, he can focus his full attentions on loving up to the likes of Helen Thomas. (WorldNetDaily)
writes Grim of BlackFive.net Jul 25, 2007
Nothing gives Helen Thomas or Meet The Press a special monopoly on being the conduit ... Nothing gives Helen Thomas or Meet The Press a special monopoly on being the conduit. (Harper's Magazine)
Paul Newman: Republicans 'destroyed American spirit'... Jun 27, 2007
Your right, it is pretty tough to remain a clear thinking conservative after reading Helen Thomas, Donna Brazile, Paul Krugman, Camile Paglia and, oh yes, that renouned political genius, Rosie O'Donnell. If you intended to compliment us on the fact that we can and do read EVERTHING, thank you for the acknowledgment. (The Drudge Report)
I suppose any woman who has risen as far as Condi has is to be admired, but when you say you admire all she has done without citing some examples, I don't know. She really doesn't seem to have actually done anything. Maybe you could enlighten me? More... Jun 3, 2007
wrote on Jun 2, 2007 12:32 AM:" Lois Richmond (letter today) insults the intelligence of our Marines by stating that they were uplifted and inspired by the speech of Condoleeza Rice, a deceptive and devious double-speak artist. I suspect most of them listened because they were commanded to attend. Tell me one single thing that Rice has ever said that was uplifting and inspirational. People who have been around Rice for a long time, such as 87 year old Helen Thomas, dean of White House... (North County Times)
What I want to be when I grow up May 26, 2007
Just getting out of bed in the morning and knowing youre going to have to put up with Helen Thomas later that same day must be as depressing as waking up the day on which root canal or a colonoscopy is scheduled ... Just getting out of bed in the morning and knowing youre going to have to put up with Helen Thomas later that same day must be as depressing as waking up the day on which root canal or a colonoscopy is scheduled. (Townhall.com)
Saying 'No' to Cyber Haters May 14, 2007
Some of the administration s toughest critics, starting with Helen Thomas, were reportedly seen with yellow-banded wrists, while one of the reporters whose account I read who declined the offer was from The Washington Times. OK. Big deal. (Fox News -- Views)
I'd rather be far right than President May 7, 2007
If thats not bad enough, you have to be civil to even the most obnoxious members of the media, such as Helen Thomas, Bill Maher and Chris Matthews ... If thats not bad enough, you have to be civil to even the most obnoxious members of the media, such as Helen Thomas, Bill Maher and Chris Matthews. (Townhall.com)
Read 'H&C' transcript May 2, 2007
HANNITY: You had Helen Thomas. I have Alan Colmes. (Fox News)
Dana Perino: Press Job is Like Herding Cattle Apr 30, 2007
At a recent briefing, when syndicated columnist Helen Thomas launched a broadside against the war in Iraq ... Having dispatched Helen Thomas, Perino in effect called Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid a liar. (Newsmax)
Matt Neznanski: So many questions, so many with answers Apr 27, 2007
Last week, newspaper legend Helen Thomas, who's covered the White House for nearly 50 years and has arguably met some of the world's most interesting people, summed up a reporter's view of the world. "To a reporter, everything is interesting," she said. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Carroll News Briefs for Tuesday, April 10, 2007 Apr 10, 2007
Author and veteran White House journalist Helen Thomas will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at McDaniel College's Forum in the Decker Center. The lecture, "From JFK to George W.: Holding their feet to the fire, Helen-style," is free. (Carroll County Times)
Elora's Garden Apr 5, 2007
Thanks to Susie Usoff, Judy Melcher, Cecilia Dolezal, Helen Thomas and Betsy Wilson for serving on the committee to design and implement Elora s Garden. They admit it couldn t have been done though without the help of Jackie White, Cathy Hahn, Alberta Weaver, J. C. Melcher and Mike Usoff. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
President Bush Attends Radio and Television Correspondents' Annual Dinner Mar 30, 2007
It's reached the point I sometimes call on Helen Thomas just to hear a friendly voice. (Laughter. (White House News Releases)
Readers' Forum March 26, 2007 Mar 27, 2007
Several years ago BYU invited Helen Thomas to speak at a Forum. I have never been more embarrassed than by how some students reacted. (The Daily Universe, UT)
First lady of the press visits Wartburg Mar 22, 2007
WAVERLY --- From the moment she stepped to the lectern, veteran White House correspondent Helen Thomas made her intentions clear. "No, I'm not running for president. Yet," the 86-year-old journalist quipped. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A Bridge Too Far Left? Mar 20, 2007
Helen Thomas comes to mind; nobody could possibly question her open hostility to the Bush Administration, yet her ejection from the Press Corps would be greeted with howls of indignation ... Helen Thomas comes to mind; nobody could possibly question her open hostility to the Bush Administration, yet her ejection from the Press Corps would be greeted with howls of indignation. (Townhall.com)
Helen Thomas to speak at Wartburg Mar 16, 2007
Helen Thomas, often referred to as the first lady of the press, will speak at 11:30 a.m. in Neumann Auditorium ... Pat Eckes wrote on March 15, 2007 12:38 PM:"Warrburg College must be hard up for speakers. Helen Thomas has been brain dead for several years now.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
What hath become of journalism? Feb 27, 2007
The great Helen Thomas said in her book "Watchdogs of Democracy?": "It is the job of reporters and editors to ask the tough questions of those in power and to act on the answers with trust, integrity, and honesty guiding their judgment.". President Thomas Jefferson told Thomas Cooper in 1802, "The press is the only tocsin of a nation. When it is completely silenced ... all means of a general effort are taken away.". (University News, MO)
Veteran journalist speaks at Truman Library Feb 20, 2007
Media Credit: Mohammad Al-KassimHelen Thomas pauses to reflect while answering a question. Helen Thomas, a veteran print journalist who covered every president since John F. Kennedy, was at the Truman Presidential Museum and Library in Independence last Monday ... In 1998, she received the International Women's Media Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award, and was honored by President Clinton as the first recipient of the Helen Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award. (University News, MO)
Roberts to speak at Y. Feb 17, 2007
"They really need to learn to think for themselves. We have a tendency to coddle them too much at BYU, and they're going to find it different in the real world. We'd rather confront those issues where they can discuss them in a positive light in their classes." Long-time liberal White House correspondent Helen Thomas controversially questioned Bush and the Iraq War at a BYU forum in 2003, but she also drew a crowd of more than 4,600, Naumann said. E-mail. (Deseret News)
Meet sport's odd couple Feb 12, 2007
In creating Weekend Halftime, NewsRadio boss Helen Thomas has more likely recognised the potential of a new national sports show co-hosted by two of Australia's most experienced sports broadcasters. If they happen to have their differences, all the better. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
2. Correspondent Helen Thomas lashes out at the 'lapdog media' Jan 16, 2007
Correspondent Helen Thomas lashes out at the 'lapdog media ... Tapping into one of the strongest undercurrents at the National Conference for Media Reform in Memphis, longtime White House correspondent Helen Thomas criticized what she described as a lapdog media for not erecting roadblocks on the road to war in Iraq. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Veteran reporter criticizes war coverage Jan 16, 2007
Speaking Saturday at a National Conference for Media Reform, Helen Thomas, known for her tough questioning style, said she thinks the American press corps has lost its way. There s no reason the media played along with the administration s shifting rationales, all untrue, in the run-up to the catastrophic war in Iraq, said Thomas, 86, now a columnist for Hearst Newspapers. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Facing Reality in Iraq in 2007: Even Very Great Nations Can Commit Colossal Blunders Jan 12, 2007
Max wrote on January 11, 2007 3:56 PM:"Excellent article and the truth for once instead of the right wing rhetoric of Mona Charen, Mr. Will, American Enterprise, Sowell, American Tax Reform. Why doesn't the Tribune print Molly Ivins, Robert Scheer, Helen Thomas, Seymour Hersh on Iran or the congressioal hearings testimony? Bush and Cheney are doing the same with Iran as they did with Iraq. Collin Powell's assistant stated Iran had offered the US talks three times since 2001 as they want to have... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Read More... Jan 12, 2007
Al Green's Gospel Choir Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films Maurice Hinchey, U.S. representative Ben Hooks, civil rights leader Janine Jackson, FAIR Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader Van Jones, Ella Baker Center Gene Kimmelman, Consumers Union Eric Klinenberg, author, Fighting for Air Sonali Kolhatkar, Afghan Women's Mission Mark Lloyd, Center for American Progress Rev. Tim MacDonald, civil rights leader Ed Markey, U.S. representative Joan "McJoan" McCarter, Daily Kos Robert McChesney,... (Disinformation)
Schechter: New Year Award Jan 5, 2007
Last year, Helen Thomas, the White House press warrior was our Media Freedom award winner and we were thrilled when she came to New York to personally accept our makeshift statuette. Who can deny her stand up courage over all these decades. (Zmag.org)
