David ButowGreetings, it’s been a while since I’ve posted here at Medium, so for all the good folks who are on…With a sense of concern, we discuss how AI is being used for creating “fauxtojournalism,” but we also talk about positives like AI’s…Aug 7, 2023Aug 7, 2023
David ButowInside the Comey and Sessions HearingsAt 7:45 a.m. Washington time, more than two hours before the world will get its first glimpse of James Comey since his firing by President…Jun 17, 20172Jun 17, 20172
David ButowObservation, Context and Clarifications after Photographing the Recent Political Clash in BerkeleyWhat was ostensibly a rally in support of President Donald Trump in Berkeley, California on April 15 turned into a melee. It was nasty…Apr 18, 20171Apr 18, 20171
David ButowA Visit to a Mosque in Battleground OhioThis Wednesday night a small group of men and women gathered at the Fazl-i-Umar Mosque in Dayton. Like many of the cities and large towns…Oct 27, 2016Oct 27, 2016
David ButowinVantageCrossing the Line in Battleground AmericaTo cover any conflict properly you’ve got to see it from both (or all) sides if possible. Battleground America is no different, even though…Oct 13, 201626Oct 13, 201626
David ButowThe Carrot and the Schtick.We’ve watched the scene in practically every Western-genre movie. The snake oil salesman rolls into town and puts on a show. He’s not one…Sep 29, 2016Sep 29, 2016
David ButowDetroit, Friday, September 23, 2016. Two Schools.Named after a local teacher from the 19th Century, Caroline Crossman Alternative School was opened in 1911 to serve the African-American…Sep 24, 2016Sep 24, 2016
David ButowThe Donald Was Running Late.Doors had opened at 10am for a 1 o’clock speech at this 2,500-seat suburban theatre, and shortly after 2 the crowd grew restless and…Sep 24, 2016Sep 24, 2016
David ButowWith 45 Days to the Finale, Time to Hit the Road……and get out of the bubble. I’m talking about the “finale” of the presidential election, which, unfortunately seems like the world’s…Sep 22, 2016Sep 22, 2016
David ButowDigital Manipulation and the False Equivalence of “Truth” in Photography.”The same week the Steve McCurry studio Photoshop controversy came up, I had some professional interaction concerning digital photo…May 24, 2016May 24, 2016