Journalists have always lived on the edge. Deadlines, and the edge of time. Facts, and the edge of truth. Authority, and the edge of free expression. We balance on the edge of legitimate public interest and the interests of those who would rather we not publish.
Censorship. Budget cuts. The cancellation of journalism programs. Perhaps, as both schools and the professional press face mortal challenges, journalism is on the edge more than ever.
But in Seattle, on the edge of the continent, journalism thrives in many new forms. From Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters to citizen bloggers, journalism in Seattle embraces the new. Seattle is home to cutting-edge information technology, online journalism and the latest use of social media in reporting.
But it’s not all intense. When you need a break from the convention, take the Monorail to the Experience Music Project rock ‘n’ roll museum to see exhibits that draw you in to the worlds of artists like Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain and a galaxy of rock artists from the past 60 years. Shop the city’s dynamic and eccentric Pike Place Public Market, the many shops of Westlake Center Plaza, Nike Town or Nordstrom. Or just hang with your friends at GameWorks or the movies. All are located within blocks of the hotel and convention center.
Want to go beyond the edge? Arrive early and tour attractions such as breathtaking Mount Rainier, the Museum of Flight, the sports stadiums of the Mariners and the Seahawks, The Seattle Times newsroom, the Seattle campus of Adobe Systems or the world headquarters of the Microsoft Corp.
So join us on the Edge. In Seattle you won’t just walk the edge of change, you’ll dance on it. You’ll like it here.
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