Without a doubt, Twitter’s best feature is the way it gives public figures a platform to make statements they’d never make otherwise. (Exhibit A: Arnold Schwarzenegger mocking Sarah Palin.) We were reminded of this again early this morning, when Rosanne Cash took to her feed to demand that Rep. John Boehner stop mentioning her late father in his stump speech.

The Aughts

As the face of media evolves, it’s important to honor the figures who helped define, shape and set the standards in their industries. These are some of the most prominent members of the media who passed away over the past 10 years. Take a look back with some snippets from their respective New York Times obituaries.