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<b>Tehran Bureau</b> is the leading independent online news magazine in English covering politics, foreign affairs, culture and society in [[Iran]] and the [[Iranian citizens abroad|Iranian Diaspora]]. It was founded by Iranian born journalist Kelly Golnoush Niknejad in February 2008, initially as a [[blog]]. In May 2009 it was launched as a virtual news bureau, featuring a growing list of regular contributors and journalists knowledgeable about Iran and Iranian affairs. <ref>[http://tehranbureau.com/2009/05/28/press-release-news-syndicate-to-focus-soley-on-iran/ Tehran Bureau Press Release],</ref> <ref>[http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/reportsitem.aspx?id=101483 Tehran Bureau on the Nieman Reports],</ref> Tehran Bureau combines aspects of traditional journalism and new media, using trusted online social networks to complement conventional coverage. Being an independent news organization, Tehran Bureau has no affiliation with and receives no funding or support from any government, religious, or interest group.
<b>Tehran Bureau</b> is the leading independent online news magazine in English covering politics, foreign affairs, culture and society in [[Iran]] and the [[Iranian citizens abroad|Iranian Diaspora]]. It was founded by Iranian born journalist Kelly Golnoush Niknejad in February 2008, initially as a [[blog]]. In May 2009, it was launched as a virtual news bureau, featuring a growing list of regular contributors and journalists knowledgeable about Iran and Iranian affairs.<ref>[http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/reportsitem.aspx?id=101483 "The Virtual Iran Beat"] [[Harvard University]] [[Nieman Foundation]]</ref> <ref>[http://tehranbureau.com/2009/05/28/press-release-news-syndicate-to-focus-soley-on-iran/ Tehran Bureau Press Release]</ref> Tehran Bureau combines aspects of traditional journalism and new media, using trusted online social networks to complement conventional coverage. Being an independent news organization, Tehran Bureau has no affiliation with and receives no funding or support from any government, religious, or interest group.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/15/business/media/15guerrilla.html?_r=1</ref>


Its mission statement states, "Tehran Bureau is a virtual bureau connecting journalists, Iran experts and readers all over the world. Our stories are written by Iranians in Iran and the Middle East, foreigners viewing or interacting with our culture for the first time, and hyphenated Iranians best suited to bridge the cultures." <ref>[http://tehranbureau.com/about-2/ Tehran Bureau About Page],</ref>
Its mission statement states, "Tehran Bureau is a virtual bureau connecting journalists, Iran experts and readers all over the world. Our stories are written by Iranians in Iran and the Middle East, foreigners viewing or interacting with our culture for the first time, and hyphenated Iranians best suited to bridge the cultures." <ref>[http://tehranbureau.com/about-2/ Tehran Bureau About Page]</ref>


Among its contributing journalists Muhammad Sahimi, Jason Rezaian, Gareth Smyth, and many others writing without a byline since the crackdown on journalists after the [[2009 Iran elections| June 12 presidential election of 2009]].
Among its contributing journalists Muhammad Sahimi, Jason Rezaian, Gareth Smyth, and many others writing without a byline since the crackdown on journalists after the [[2009 Iran elections| June 12 presidential election of 2009]].


Tehran Bureau is syndicated by Agence Global, which is also the exclusive syndication agency for Agence Global, the exclusive syndication agency for [[Le Monde diplomatique]] and [[The Nation]], also utilizes Tehran Bureau's material.
Tehran Bureau is syndicated by Agence Global, which is also the exclusive syndication agency for Agence Global, the exclusive syndication agency for [[Le Monde diplomatique]] and [[The Nation]], also utilizes Tehran Bureau's material.


Tehran Bureau has been widely quoted in the press and media, including:
Tehran Bureau has been widely quoted in the press and media, including: [[BBC News]], [[ABC News]], and [[CNN News]].
*[[BBC News]]
*[[ABC News]]
*[[CNN News]]


==External Links==
==External Links==
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#[http://tehranbureau.com/about-2/ Tehran Bureau About Page]
#[http://tehranbureau.com/about-2/ Tehran Bureau About Page]
#[http://tehranbureau.com/2009/05/28/press-release-news-syndicate-to-focus-soley-on-iran/ Tehran Bureau Press Release]
#[http://tehranbureau.com/2009/05/28/press-release-news-syndicate-to-focus-soley-on-iran/ Tehran Bureau Press Release]
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#[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jun/17/iran-vote-elections-diaspora Disapora Iranians spreading the message], David Mattin, The Guardian, 17 June 2009
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#[http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2009/06/laura-secor-why-tehran-matters.html Laura Secor: Why Tehran Matters], The New Yorker, June 15, 2009
#[http://www.journalism.columbia.edu/cs/ContentServer/jrn/1165270052298/JRN_News_C/1212610798101/JRNNewsDetail.htm "Kelly Golnoush Niknejad, M.S. ’05, M.A. ’06, launches Tehran Bureau"] Columbia University Journalism School Press Room
#[http://www.journalism.columbia.edu/cs/ContentServer/jrn/1165270052298/JRN_News_C/1212610798101/JRNNewsDetail.htm "Kelly Golnoush Niknejad, M.S. ’05, M.A. ’06, launches Tehran Bureau"] Columbia University Journalism School Press Room
#[http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/reportsitem.aspx?id=101483 "The Virtual Iran Beat"] [[Harvard University]] [[Nieman Foundation]]
#[http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/reportsitem.aspx?id=101483 "The Virtual Iran Beat"] [[Harvard University]] [[Nieman Foundation]]
#[http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/06/20/news_of_iran_edited_in_newton/ The Boston Globe]
#[http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/06/20/news_of_iran_edited_in_newton/ The Boston Globe]
#[http://blogs.ft.com/rachmanblog/ The Financial Times]
#[http://blogs.ft.com/rachmanblog/ The Financial Times]
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#[http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jun/17/iran-vote-elections-diaspora The Guardian]
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#[http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2009/06/laura-secor-why-tehran-matters.html The New Yorker]
#[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/15/business/media/15guerrilla.html?_r=1 The New York Times]


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 21:35, 8 July 2009

Tehran Bureau
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerKelly Golnoush Niknejad

Tehran Bureau is the leading independent online news magazine in English covering politics, foreign affairs, culture and society in Iran and the Iranian Diaspora. It was founded by Iranian born journalist Kelly Golnoush Niknejad in February 2008, initially as a blog. In May 2009, it was launched as a virtual news bureau, featuring a growing list of regular contributors and journalists knowledgeable about Iran and Iranian affairs.[1] [2] Tehran Bureau combines aspects of traditional journalism and new media, using trusted online social networks to complement conventional coverage. Being an independent news organization, Tehran Bureau has no affiliation with and receives no funding or support from any government, religious, or interest group.[3]

Its mission statement states, "Tehran Bureau is a virtual bureau connecting journalists, Iran experts and readers all over the world. Our stories are written by Iranians in Iran and the Middle East, foreigners viewing or interacting with our culture for the first time, and hyphenated Iranians best suited to bridge the cultures." [4]

Among its contributing journalists Muhammad Sahimi, Jason Rezaian, Gareth Smyth, and many others writing without a byline since the crackdown on journalists after the June 12 presidential election of 2009.

Tehran Bureau is syndicated by Agence Global, which is also the exclusive syndication agency for Agence Global, the exclusive syndication agency for Le Monde diplomatique and The Nation, also utilizes Tehran Bureau's material.

Tehran Bureau has been widely quoted in the press and media, including: BBC News, ABC News, and CNN News.

  1. Tehran Bureau Homepage
  2. Tehran Bureau About Page
  3. Tehran Bureau Press Release
  4. Disapora Iranians spreading the message, David Mattin, The Guardian, 17 June 2009
  5. Laura Secor: Why Tehran Matters, The New Yorker, June 15, 2009
  6. "Kelly Golnoush Niknejad, M.S. ’05, M.A. ’06, launches Tehran Bureau" Columbia University Journalism School Press Room
  7. "The Virtual Iran Beat" Harvard University Nieman Foundation
  8. The Boston Globe
  9. The Financial Times

References

  1. ^ "The Virtual Iran Beat" Harvard University Nieman Foundation
  2. ^ Tehran Bureau Press Release
  3. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/15/business/media/15guerrilla.html?_r=1
  4. ^ Tehran Bureau About Page
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