Thomas L. Friedman and the high cost of speaking
Without the Chronicle's dynamic reporting duo, the Bay Area air district would not be getting back its $75,000, money that could help cities expand bike paths or plant more trees.
That's proof enough for me that we can start the disclosure on these speaking engagements right here and now.
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I'd put this article more in the novelty category, and while I don't necessarily begrudge Mr. Friedman his speaking fees, I like the idea that someone is watch-dogging the media's glitterati.