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| format = [[Tabloid]] ([[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]] edition only) <br> [[Internet]] (Greensboro and [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]] editions)<ref name="Washburn">{{cite news |title=Rhino Times paper ends, stays online |author=Washburn, Mark |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2008/09/19/201012/rhino-times-paper-ends-stays-online.html |newspaper=[[The Charlotte Observer]] |date=2008-09-19 |accessdate=2011-09-13 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/61gE8U6YB |archivedate=2011-09-13 }}</ref> |
| format = [[Tabloid (newspaper format)|Tabloid]] ([[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]] edition only) <br> [[Internet]] (Greensboro and [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]] editions)<ref name="Washburn">{{cite news |title=Rhino Times paper ends, stays online |author=Washburn, Mark |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2008/09/19/201012/rhino-times-paper-ends-stays-online.html |newspaper=[[The Charlotte Observer]] |date=2008-09-19 |accessdate=2011-09-13 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/61gE8U6YB |archivedate=2011-09-13 }}</ref> |
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The '''''Rhinoceros Times''''' is a free weekly [[conservatism in the United States|conservative]] news and opinion newspaper published in [[Greensboro, North Carolina]], founded in 1991. |
The '''''Rhinoceros Times''''' is a free weekly [[conservatism in the United States|conservative]] news and opinion newspaper published in [[Greensboro, North Carolina]], founded in 1991. A [[Charlotte, North Carolina]] print edition was founded in 2002 and discontinued in 2008.<ref name="Washburn"/> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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The newspaper features editorial columns by noted [[science fiction]] and fantasy author [[Orson Scott Card]] and local [[investigative reporting]] by ''[[New York Times]]'' best-selling author [[Jerry Bledsoe]]. |
The newspaper features editorial columns by noted [[science fiction]] and fantasy author [[Orson Scott Card]] and local [[investigative reporting]] by ''[[New York Times]]'' best-selling author [[Jerry Bledsoe]]. |
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The back page of the paper features a regular commentary article by editor John Hammer, ''Under the Hammer''.<ref name="hammer">''The Rhinoceros Times'' article: "[http://greensboro.rhinotimes.com/Articles-c-2010-06-23-205274.112113_Under_the_Hammer.html Under the Hammer - June 24, 2010] |
The back page of the paper features a regular commentary article by editor John Hammer, ''Under the Hammer''.<ref name="hammer">''The Rhinoceros Times'' article: "[http://greensboro.rhinotimes.com/Articles-c-2010-06-23-205274.112113_Under_the_Hammer.html Under the Hammer - June 24, 2010]".</ref> In the feature, Hammer is highly critical of President [[Barack Obama]], referring almost exclusively to him as either "Barack Hussein Obama" or by his last name.<ref name="blocks">''99 Blocks'' article: "[http://www.99blocksmagazine.com/is-the-rhino-times-racist.aspx Is the Rhino Times racist?]".</ref><ref name="hammer" /> Hammer also promotes [[conspiracy theories|conspiratorial]] and [[fringe theories]] that [[Barack Obama religion conspiracy theories|Obama is a "secret Muslim"]] and [[Barack Obama citizenship conspiracy theories|was not born in the United States]].<ref name="hammer" /><ref name="blocks" /> |
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===Syndicated features=== |
===Syndicated features=== |
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Syndicated features include comics, such as ''[[Get Fuzzy]]'' and ''[[Pearls Before Swine (comic strip)|Pearls Before Swine]]''. Also featured are |
Syndicated features include comics, such as ''[[Get Fuzzy]]'' and ''[[Pearls Before Swine (comic strip)|Pearls Before Swine]]''. Also featured are ''The New York Times'' crossword puzzle and a [[Sudoku]] puzzle. |
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==Controversies== |
==Controversies== |
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===Ku Klux Klan controversy=== |
===Ku Klux Klan controversy=== |
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In July 2009, the paper won a $25,000 judgement for punitive damages and the against an [[Arkansas]]-based [[Ku Klux Klan]] group and its leader [[Thomas Robb]].<ref name="LegalBattleLoss">{{cite news | url=http://www.adl.org/main_Extremism/Klan-vs-Rhino-Times.htm | title=Arkansas Klan Group Loses Legal Battle with North Carolina Newspaper |
In July 2009, the paper won a $25,000 judgement for punitive damages and the against an [[Arkansas]]-based [[Ku Klux Klan]] group and its leader [[Thomas Robb]].<ref name="LegalBattleLoss">{{cite news | url=http://www.adl.org/main_Extremism/Klan-vs-Rhino-Times.htm | title=Arkansas Klan Group Loses Legal Battle with North Carolina Newspaper | publisher=[[Anti-Defamation League]] | date= July 9, 2009 | first= | last= | accessdate =2008-08-15}}</ref> The case was filed in 2006 when the paper alleged the Klan inserted its fliers into ''Times'' newspapers, which then went to customers.<ref name="LegalBattleLoss"/> The Klan counter-sued for defamation, but lost.<ref name="LegalBattleLoss"/> In addition to punitive damages, the paper reportedly received the nation's first permanent injunction against the KKK,<ref name="LegalBattleLoss"/> barring them from using the paper to distribute their literature in the future. |
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===Prisoner cartoon controversy=== |
===Prisoner cartoon controversy=== |
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In June 2011, a controversy was created when ''The Rhino Times'' published a cartoon by Geof Brooks that featured two [[African American]] men in orange [[prison jumpsuit]]s, in the front yards of what appears to be two suburban homes.<ref name="gnandr">''Greensboro News & Record'' article: "[http://www.news-record.com/blog/55399/entry/121182 "Dey builds a brand new jail..."]</ref> The first character states, "Geez! Dey builds a brand new jail wit' three squares [square meals] an' [[cable television|cable]]...", and the second character concludes, "And dey puts us on [[house arrest]] so's dey can pays for it!"<ref>http://edcone.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341cc33e53ef014e8955969f970d-popup</ref> |
In June 2011, a controversy was created when ''The Rhino Times'' published a cartoon by Geof Brooks that featured two [[African American]] men in orange [[prison jumpsuit]]s, in the front yards of what appears to be two suburban homes.<ref name="gnandr">''Greensboro News & Record'' article: "[http://www.news-record.com/blog/55399/entry/121182 "Dey builds a brand new jail..."]</ref> The first character states, "Geez! Dey builds a brand new jail wit' three squares [square meals] an' [[cable television|cable]]...", and the second character concludes, "And dey puts us on [[house arrest]] so's dey can pays for it!"<ref>http://edcone.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341cc33e53ef014e8955969f970d-popup</ref> |
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Editor John Hammer apologized in the next edition of the paper, claiming that the cartoonist had intended the prisoners to be caucasian;<ref>http://www.regrettheerror.com/2011/06/30/rhinoceros-times-apologizes-for-racially-insensitive-cartoon/</ref><ref>http://greensboro.rhinotimes.com/Articles-c-2011-06-29-208840.112113-An-Apology.html</ref> in his apology, Hammer did not address why the cartoon had been colorized as it was, nor the failure of the editors to catch the mistake. The ''[[Greensboro News & Record]]'' reported that Hammer called Guilford County Commissioners Chairman Melvin "Skip" Alston to apologize for the cartoon.<ref name="gnandr" /> |
Editor John Hammer apologized in the next edition of the paper, claiming that the cartoonist had intended the prisoners to be caucasian;<ref>http://www.regrettheerror.com/2011/06/30/rhinoceros-times-apologizes-for-racially-insensitive-cartoon/</ref><ref>http://greensboro.rhinotimes.com/Articles-c-2011-06-29-208840.112113-An-Apology.html</ref> in his apology, Hammer did not address why the cartoon had been colorized as it was, nor the failure of the editors to catch the mistake. The ''[[Greensboro News & Record]]'' reported that Hammer called Guilford County Commissioners Chairman Melvin "Skip" Alston to apologize for the cartoon.<ref name="gnandr" /> Alston commented that he felt the cartoonist "might have had some racial intent".<ref name="gnandr" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 17:31, 5 November 2012
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
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| Format | Tabloid (Greensboro edition only) Internet (Greensboro and Charlotte editions)[1] |
| Owner(s) | Hammer Publishing |
| Publisher | William Hammer |
| Editor | John Hammer |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | 216 West Market Street Greensboro, NC 27401 United States |
| Website | www.rhinotimes.com |
The Rhinoceros Times is a free weekly conservative news and opinion newspaper published in Greensboro, North Carolina, founded in 1991. A Charlotte, North Carolina print edition was founded in 2002 and discontinued in 2008.[1]
Background
The Rhino is owned by brothers John and William Hammer and is edited by John Hammer.
Features
Local features
The newspaper features editorial columns by noted science fiction and fantasy author Orson Scott Card and local investigative reporting by New York Times best-selling author Jerry Bledsoe.
The back page of the paper features a regular commentary article by editor John Hammer, Under the Hammer.[2] In the feature, Hammer is highly critical of President Barack Obama, referring almost exclusively to him as either "Barack Hussein Obama" or by his last name.[3][2] Hammer also promotes conspiratorial and fringe theories that Obama is a "secret Muslim" and was not born in the United States.[2][3]
Syndicated features
Syndicated features include comics, such as Get Fuzzy and Pearls Before Swine. Also featured are The New York Times crossword puzzle and a Sudoku puzzle.
Controversies
Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoon controversy
The newspaper published two of the controversial Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons in February, 2006.[4]
Ku Klux Klan controversy
In July 2009, the paper won a $25,000 judgement for punitive damages and the against an Arkansas-based Ku Klux Klan group and its leader Thomas Robb.[5] The case was filed in 2006 when the paper alleged the Klan inserted its fliers into Times newspapers, which then went to customers.[5] The Klan counter-sued for defamation, but lost.[5] In addition to punitive damages, the paper reportedly received the nation's first permanent injunction against the KKK,[5] barring them from using the paper to distribute their literature in the future.
Prisoner cartoon controversy
In June 2011, a controversy was created when The Rhino Times published a cartoon by Geof Brooks that featured two African American men in orange prison jumpsuits, in the front yards of what appears to be two suburban homes.[6] The first character states, "Geez! Dey builds a brand new jail wit' three squares [square meals] an' cable...", and the second character concludes, "And dey puts us on house arrest so's dey can pays for it!"[7]
Editor John Hammer apologized in the next edition of the paper, claiming that the cartoonist had intended the prisoners to be caucasian;[8][9] in his apology, Hammer did not address why the cartoon had been colorized as it was, nor the failure of the editors to catch the mistake. The Greensboro News & Record reported that Hammer called Guilford County Commissioners Chairman Melvin "Skip" Alston to apologize for the cartoon.[6] Alston commented that he felt the cartoonist "might have had some racial intent".[6]
References
- ^ a b Washburn, Mark (2008-09-19). "Rhino Times paper ends, stays online". The Charlotte Observer. Archived from the original on 2011-09-13. Retrieved 2011-09-13.
- ^ a b c The Rhinoceros Times article: "Under the Hammer - June 24, 2010".
- ^ a b 99 Blocks article: "Is the Rhino Times racist?".
- ^ "Paper reprints hated cartoons in Greensboro" from the Winston-Salem Journal
- ^ a b c d "Arkansas Klan Group Loses Legal Battle with North Carolina Newspaper". Anti-Defamation League. July 9, 2009. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ^ a b c Greensboro News & Record article: ""Dey builds a brand new jail..."
- ^ http://edcone.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341cc33e53ef014e8955969f970d-popup
- ^ http://www.regrettheerror.com/2011/06/30/rhinoceros-times-apologizes-for-racially-insensitive-cartoon/
- ^ http://greensboro.rhinotimes.com/Articles-c-2011-06-29-208840.112113-An-Apology.html