Eric Black (Writer)
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Eric Black is an American
journalist
. He was a long time reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune
newspaper, and has also been a well-known Twin Cities blogger for some time. Currently a writer for the online newspaper
MinnPost.com
, he primarily writes about politics and the historical background of current issues.
Eric Black's blog, "Eric Black Ink," is now connected to MinnPost.com
.
Eric Black is also the author of a book entitled Parallel Realities: A Jewish-Arab History of Israel/Palestine. The book gives an overview of the two parties of the conflict, with compelling arguments for each side. The book also gives a concise summary of the historical events leading up to the modern day Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Black is particularly known for his coverage of the recent scandal involving the Minnesota Attorney General's office. According to Ladie's Logic, "Black's coverage has been quite fair, factual and devoid of any personal preference toward either side in the story.”
Eric Black recently published a large-scale expose of both Norm Coleman
and Al Franken
's positions on the Iraq War, entitled "Coleman and Franken on Iraq: Everything you need to know."
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
. He was a long time reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune
Star Tribune
The Star Tribune is the largest newspaper in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is published seven days each week in an edition for the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. A statewide version is also available across Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The...
newspaper, and has also been a well-known Twin Cities blogger for some time. Currently a writer for the online newspaper
Online newspaper
An online newspaper, also known as a web newspaper, is a newspaper that exists on the World Wide Web or Internet, either separately or as an online version of a printed periodical....
MinnPost.com
MinnPost.com
MinnPost.com also known as MinnPost is a non-profit news website in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a focus on Minnesota news. Its mission is "to provide high-quality journalism for news-intense people who care about Minnesota."...
, he primarily writes about politics and the historical background of current issues.
Eric Black's blog, "Eric Black Ink," is now connected to MinnPost.com
MinnPost.com
MinnPost.com also known as MinnPost is a non-profit news website in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a focus on Minnesota news. Its mission is "to provide high-quality journalism for news-intense people who care about Minnesota."...
.
“After 30 years of scribbling for the Minneapolis Star TribuneStar TribuneThe Star Tribune is the largest newspaper in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is published seven days each week in an edition for the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. A statewide version is also available across Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The...
, I acquired the right to refer to myself as a humble and obedient ink-stained wretch. Now I seek the wily and elusive prey called wisdom and truth. Fellow seekers are most welcome to join the hunt.”
Eric Black is also the author of a book entitled Parallel Realities: A Jewish-Arab History of Israel/Palestine. The book gives an overview of the two parties of the conflict, with compelling arguments for each side. The book also gives a concise summary of the historical events leading up to the modern day Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Black is particularly known for his coverage of the recent scandal involving the Minnesota Attorney General's office. According to Ladie's Logic, "Black's coverage has been quite fair, factual and devoid of any personal preference toward either side in the story.”
Eric Black recently published a large-scale expose of both Norm Coleman
Norm Coleman
Norman Bertram Coleman, Jr. is an American attorney and politician. He was a United States senator from Minnesota from 2003 to 2009. Coleman was elected in 2002 and served in the 108th, 109th, and 110th Congresses. Before becoming a senator, he was mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota, from 1994 to 2002...
and Al Franken
Al Franken
Alan Stuart "Al" Franken is the junior United States Senator from Minnesota. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, which affiliates with the national Democratic Party....
's positions on the Iraq War, entitled "Coleman and Franken on Iraq: Everything you need to know."