John Solomon

WTF TWT? What's Up at Wash Times - Posted November 11, 2009
Spotted last night: Two boxes of Moon books abandoned next to a TWT newspaper box at a 7th & M St. bus stop. It's day three since the executive shakeup at TWT and things seem to be getting progressively more complicated and odd. Executive Editor John Solomon is... [FishBowlDC]

TWT Management to Discuss Exec. Overthrow at 10AM - Posted November 9, 2009
Sources inside The Washington Times say that the paper's management team has been called together for a 10 am meeting to discuss the Moon brother's surprise overthrow of three top executives. President and publisher Thomas P. McDevitt, CFO Keith Cooperrider and Chairman Dong Moon Joo are all out according to... [FishBowlDC]

TWT Tells Congo's Untold Story - Posted September 8, 2009
TWT is running a week-long expose that began today entitled "The Lost Story of the Lost Continent: How Rape Is Used as a Tool of War in Congo." The Times dispatched its U.N. correspondent Betsy Pisik and award-winning photojournalist Mary Calvert for six weeks to the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo... [FishBowlDC]

TWT Snags 3-peat Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photo Editor - Posted September 3, 2009
One of Fishbowl's "Most Ambitious" media folks of 2009, John Solomon tells us that TWT has hired Janet Reeves to serve as Assistant Managing Editor for Photography. Reeves, a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner hails from the Rocky Mountain News where she led her team to two Pulitzer Prizes for... [FishBowlDC]

Vote Now: FishbookDC 2009's "Most Ambitious" Journo - Posted September 1, 2009
Who is FishbookDC's most ambitious journo of 2009? Like your ambition Doogie Howser-style? Vote Garrett Graff or Tommy McFly. Straight up? From City Paper reporter to ABC's White House correspondent, "ambition" is Jake Tapper's middle name. There are no bad candidates in this category... 0(poll) ... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC's Summer Superlative Candidates: The "Mosts" - Posted August 31, 2009
The long-awaited moment is finally here. We reviewed your nominations and narrowed them down to those that were well-supported or well-deserved. Below are your 2009 candidates for the "most" categories. Voting will begin (for real this time) tomorrow. Until then, start planning your votes. Most Likely... [FishBowlDC]

NYT on TWT: "Decidedly" Sorry, Offers Retraction - Posted August 14, 2009
We told you earlier that TWT's John Solomon was upset by an article on the front-page of the New York Times. The article by Jim Rutenberg and Jackie Calmes said that TWT was "decidedly opposed to Mr. Obama." FishbowlDC has now obtained another internal TWT memo that says that... [FishBowlDC]

Washington Times Editor Fights Back Against NYT's Anti-Obama Allegations - Posted August 14, 2009
A story on the front page of The New York Times today about opposition to President Obama's health care proposals linked one "stubborn yet false" rumor about the alleged "death panels" back to The Washington Times: "The specter of government-sponsored, forced euthanasia was raised as early as Nov. 23, just weeks after... [FishBowlNY]

NYT v. TWT: Solomon Fires Back - Posted August 14, 2009
In a front-page story on health care "scares" in the New York Times this morning, Jim Rutenberg and Jackie Calmes claim that the Washington Times is "decidedly opposed to Mr. Obama." From the article: The specter of government-sponsored, forced euthanasia was raised as early as Nov. 23, just weeks after... [FishBowlDC]

Solomon Talks TWT Multimedia Expansion on C-SPAN - Posted August 6, 2009
TWT executive editor John Solomon was a guest on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" earlier today to discuss the paper's expansion plans to multimedia, online, TV and radio. Solomon has recently started "America's Morning News," a nationally syndicated radio show, and in September is planning to start a television service, Washington Times television,... [FishBowlDC]

Solomon Talks TWT Multimedia Expansion on C-SPAN - Posted August 6, 2009
TWT executive editor John Solomon was a guest on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" earlier today to discuss the paper's expansion plans to multimedia, online, TV and radio. Solomon has recently started "America's Morning News," a nationally syndicated radio show, and in September is planning to start a television service, Washington Times television,... [FishBowlDC]

TWT Scores Air-Time via CBS News Partnership - Posted July 29, 2009
Yesterday was a big day for the Washington Times. First, the paper got a plug from a very unlikely source - Nancy Pelosi. Then, they scored big by partnering with CBS News on a made-for-TV version of Amanda Carpenter's investigative piece about Legal Services Corp. A quick visit to... [FishBowlDC]

TWT Teams Up With WTEM 980 & ESPN Radio for "The Sports Fix" - Posted July 23, 2009
John Solomon just announced to TWT staff, the launch of the Times' third radio initiative this summer. The group's newest venture is a joint project with WTEM 980 and ESPN Radio called "The Sports Fix" co-hosted by Thom Loverro. The staff memo obtained by FishbowlDC after the jump. ... [FishBowlDC]

TWT Makes WaPo's Mosk New WH Bureau Chief, Ups Dinan & Harper - Posted July 16, 2009
In an internal memo obtained by FBDC, The Washington Times' John Solomon announced to staff that he's snagged WaPo's Matt Mosk to serve as TWT WH Bureau Chief. Mosk will replace newly-promoted Stephen Dinan. Solomon's memo below: Some exciting changes in the newsroom to announce: *Jennifer Harper, whose coverage of... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.02.09 - Posted July 2, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to NYT's Peter Baker and a big congratulations to Roll Call's David Meyers, whose daughter Sophie Rose Meyers was born on June 16th--... [FishBowlDC]

TWT Reporter Arrested In Iran - Posted June 23, 2009
A TWT reporter who had been covering the disputed election has been arrested in Iran, according to an Iranian news agency and via TWT. TWT executive editor John Solomon said the newspaper believes he is Greek-born freelance journalist Iason Athanasiadis, who disappeared a few days ago. Solomon's statement: We are aware of the... [FishBowlDC]

TWT Reporter Arrested In Iran - Posted June 23, 2009
A TWT reporter who had been covering the disputed election has been arrested in Iran, according to an Iranian news agency and via TWT. TWT executive editor John Solomon said the newspaper believes he is Greek-born freelance journalist Iason Athanasiadis, who disappeared a few days ago. Solomon's statement: We are aware of the... [FishBowlDC]

TWT Celebrates "America's Morning News" Launch - Posted June 16, 2009
Melaine Morgan, John McCaslin and John Solomon. TWT editor John Solomon hosted a party at Morton's in Georgetown last evening to celebrate the launch of "America's Morning News," TWT's new radio program. He introduced co-hosts John McCaslin and Melanie Morgan- new to DC from the west coast- to a crowd that included... [FishBowlDC]

Twenty-Seven Years of TWT - Posted May 22, 2009
Yesterday TWT celebrated 27 years and in honor of this birthday, John Solomon presented two editorial staffers an internal "Excellence in Journalism" Award. Congrats to reporter Audrey Hudson and photographer Katie Falkenberg! Hudson covers homeland security and earned SPJ's 2009 Public Service Award for TWT's investigative series "Disposable Heroes" on medical experiments... [FishBowlDC]

From the Office of Disciplinary Action at TWT High - Posted May 18, 2009
Principal Solomon put the smack down at TWT High today re: accuracy and fairness. From the looks of the memo obtained by FishbowlDC, the rowdy kids in the newsroom were in need of a little disciplinary action. Strike 1) To the chalkboard! "I will report accurately and fairly. I will... [FishBowlDC]

From the Office of Disciplinary Action at TWT High - Posted May 18, 2009
Principal Solomon put the smack down at TWT High today re: accuracy and fairness. From the looks of the memo obtained by FishbowlDC, the rowdy kids in the newsroom were in need of a little disciplinary action. Strike 1) To the chalkboard! "I will report accurately and fairly. I will... [FishBowlDC]

Tech-nicalities Behind TWT's Photo Goof - Posted May 14, 2009
By now, you've likely heard all the fuss around The Washington Times' article about the murder rate of Chicago schoolchildren that appeared next to a pic of the Obama girls (above). The creepy combo appeared on TWT's website yesterday and caused quite a stir with Media Matters, HuffPo and others.... [FishBowlDC]

WHCA Dinner: TWT Lands Hootie - Posted May 7, 2009
This laugh's on me: I love "Hootie and the Blowfish" so you can imagine my excitement to see that TWT's WHCA Dinner guest list includes Darius Rucker. Guests joining John Solomon and TWT at this year's WHCD are Senator Roland Burris, Under Secretary for Political Affairs at the U.S. Department... [FishBowlDC]

WHCA Dinner: TWT Lands Hootie - Posted May 7, 2009
This laugh's on me: I love "Hootie and the Blowfish" so you can imagine my excitement to see that TWT's WHCA Dinner guest list includes Darius Rucker. Guests joining John Solomon and TWT at this year's WHCD are Senator Roland Burris, Under Secretary for Political Affairs at the U.S. Department... [FishBowlDC]

Natch. WashTimes Earns SPJ Public Service Award - Posted April 9, 2009
The Washington Times has earned the Society of Professional Journalists Public Service Award for the investigative series "Disposable Heros," a story that exposed "unethical treatment of war veterans during a VA medical experiment." In a note to staff, editor John Solomon gave shoutouts to Audrey Hudson, Rod Lamkey, Christian Fuchs and... [FishBowlDC]

WT's Solomon on WaPo: Imitation is Flattery - Posted April 8, 2009
If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, then Wash Times Exec. Editor John Solomon says "The Washington Post flatters us all the time." FishbowlDC contacted Solomon after hearing buzz from the newsroom that after 18 years as a WaPo subscriber, Solomon would not be renewing his subscription. ... [FishBowlDC]

WT's Solomon on WaPo: Imitation is Flattery - Posted April 8, 2009
If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, then Wash Times Exec. Editor John Solomon says "The Washington Post flatters us all the time." FishbowlDC contacted Solomon after hearing buzz from the newsroom that after 18 years as a WaPo subscriber, Solomon would not be renewing his subscription. ... [FishBowlDC]

WashTimes Launches Radio Show - Posted March 23, 2009
WashTimes announced yesterday that it will launch a new syndicated radio show this spring dedicated to "investigative reporting and accountability journalism," according to its site. This move is part of a revamping of the WashTimes' products, which has included a redesign of the website and newspaper and an increase in online... [FishBowlDC]

WashTimes Launches Radio Show - Posted March 23, 2009
WashTimes announced yesterday that it will launch a new syndicated radio show this spring dedicated to "investigative reporting and accountability journalism," according to its site. This move is part of a revamping of the WashTimes' products, which has included a redesign of the website and newspaper and an increase in online... [FishBowlDC]

WaTimes Launches Conservative Website - Posted March 16, 2009
From WebNewser: The Washington Post reports on The Washington Times this morning. Howard Kurtz writes the Times, "long viewed as a conservative newspaper, is launching a conservative Web site." TheConservatives.com will not include news stories but will incorporate the paper's editorials and columns. "Obviously our opinion pages are center-right," executive editor John Solomon... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.15.09 - Posted January 15, 2009
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Birnbaum: WaTimes' "journalism had faded" - Posted December 31, 2008
If you worked at the Washington Times before John Solomon came on board, you might not like what new Washington Times employee Jeffrey Birnbaum has to say about your work then: It's a turnaround situation at the Washington Times. . ... the paper was allowed to, in effect, decline and lapse and... [FishBowlDC]

A More National Washington Times? - Posted December 3, 2008
Although higher ups maintain that its just in the brainstorming phase, we hear that, during a recent meeting with Washington Times brass and a handful of top reporters, Executive Editor John Solomon discussed a still-in-the-works plan to begin national distribution of the newspaper. According to sources, The Times would appear as... [FishBowlDC]

What's Next For The Washington Times - Posted November 7, 2008
FishbowlDC has obtained this internal staff memo from Washington Times Executive Editor John Solomon, in which he says, "In the shadows of this historic election, we now must ready ourselves to shine again with our coverage of the new administration and the new Congress." Solomon details some key changes, including new gigs... [FishBowlDC]

Reporters Booted From Obama Plane? - Posted October 31, 2008
Uh-oh. Headlining Drudge right now: The Obama campaign has decided to heave out three newspapers from its plane for the final days of its blitz across battleground states -- and all three endorsed Sen. John McCain for president! The NY POST, WASHINGTON TIMES and DALLAS MORNING NEWS have all been told to move out... [FishBowlDC]

Solomon, Blankley: Bikini'd - Posted October 9, 2008
When you think "Washington Times," you instantly think about cruising "through the eastern Caribbean." At least that's what the paper would like you to think. They've partnered up with CruiseForAmerica.com for a seven day voyage aboard Holland America cruise lines that will take them from Fort Lauderdale, Grand Turk, San Juan, St.... [FishBowlDC]

Solomon Welcomes Birnbaum - Posted August 22, 2008
Earlier on FishbowlDC: "Birnbaum Leaves WaPo for WaTimes" An internal Washington Times email from Executive Editor John Solomon, obtained by FishbowlDC: Folks: I'm glad to announce that Jeff Birnbaum has signed on to become our Managing Editor-Digital and will start working with us on Monday at the conventions. We'll... [FishBowlDC]

Solomon on Reshaping The Newsroom - Posted April 2, 2008
And by "Reshaping The Newsroom," he means, "say goodbye to some colleagues we have known for many years and to celebrate their many accomplishments as they leave us." Washington Times Editor in Chief John Solomon sent the following memo to staffers yesterday: Folks: I want to update you on some important developments that are... [FishBowlDC]

Solomon: "Freakish" About Avoiding Political Motivations - Posted February 28, 2008
Erik Wemple profiles new Wash Times head John Solomon. Some of the highlights: "Speaking of war, Solomon has engaged in virtually none of the ideological sort since taking over perhaps the most conservative daily in America. No mass desertions of journalists who wanted to write slanted copy. No rearguard efforts to save... [FishBowlDC]

News From Post's Political Team (And Garance Franke-Ruta Gets Hired) - Posted December 7, 2007
From an internal memo, obtained by FishbowlDC: With the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primaries just weeks away, we're growing our National campaign team, with help from an amazing array of talent from just about the entire Post newsroom. Starting Sunday we'll launch Candidates Week -- eight days examining the front-runners... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 02.28.07 - Posted February 28, 2007
Hmm... There seems to be a split verdict on Scooter Libby's guilt. The innocents have it by a hair. "Bush Administration FOIA Report Card Hits New Low" John Kelly loves letters to the editor. An update to our post yesterday re: beat changes at the Washington Times. Eric Pfeiffer will has been bumped... [FishBowlDC]