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Same Beat, New Venue
Longtime Supreme Court correspondent Joan Biskupic’s mission at Reuters: putting legal developments into perspective. Fri., February 10, 2012
By  Romy Zipken
 
Tailoring Political News for Younger Readers
The University of Kansas’ PoliticalFiber.com focuses on issues and avoids the horse race.
By  Chelsea Boone
 
Don’t Worry, Those Cuts Won’t Hurt
Another news organization (this time it’s the Washington Post) trots out the shopworn “more with less” nonsense. Weds., February 8, 2012
By  Rem Rieder
 
Looking for a Leader
Mary Junck’s first challenge as AP’s board chairman: finding a successor to longtime CEO Tom Curley. Tues., February 7, 2012
By  Caitlin Johnston
 
Bouncing Back from an Internet Drubbing
A student journalist reflects on the outpouring of vitriol triggered by her anti-tattoo column. Tues., February 7, 2012
By  Carl Straumsheim
 
Trumped!
The media’s ridiculous obsession with The Donald’s endorsement in the GOP race. Thurs., February 1, 2012
By  Rem Rieder
 
The Buzz About BuzzFeed
The online meme aggregator gets serious about developing original content. Tues., January 24, 2012
By  Carl Straumsheim
 
The Liberal Media Strike Again!
A Rick Perry fan blames the press for his candidate’s demise. Right. Thurs., January 19, 2012.
By  Rem Rieder
 
Political Journalism: Picking the Winner While the Game’s Still Going On
Weds., January 25, 2012
By  Rem Rieder
 
Real Time Fact-Checking
Why news outlets should challenge phony claims by politicians in spot news stories, not just in separate assessments. Thurs., January 12, 2012
By  Rem Rieder
 
A Troubling Approach to Employee Relations
Halifax Media Group, new owner of the former New York Times Co. regional papers, and its onerous non-compete contract. Weds., January 11, 2012
By  Rem Rieder
 
Here We Go Again
Once again, Keith Olbermann is at war with his bosses.
Thurs., January 5, 2012

By  Rem Rieder
 
When "Negative" Political Advertising Can Be Positive
Wed., January 4, 2012
By  Rem Rieder
 
Rivals on the Gridiron, Allies in the Newsroom
The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, joined by Cameron University, team up to chronicle the Afghanistan duty of an Oklahoma National Guard brigade. Weds., January 11, 2012
By  Stephanie Weaver
 
A Monday Rebirth
A Maryland newspaper restores an edition it had scrapped three years ago. Thurs., February 1, 2012
By  Alexis Gutter
 
Serene AND Hard-Hitting
Meet Nancy Phillips, the much-decorated Philadelphia Inquirer reporter who broke the story of sexual abuse allegations against longtime Philadelphia sports columnist Bill Conlin. Thurs., January 26, 2012
By  Alexis Gutter
 
An Investigative Reporting Partnership
The Schuster Institute and the Fund for Investigative Journalism team up to provide reporting fellowships.
Fri., January 6, 2012

By  Alexis Gutter
 
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Will Dailies Stay Daily?
Tues., November 22, 2011
Keeping an Eye on Aspen
A nonprofit startup focuses on accountability journalism in the Roaring Fork Valley. Wed., November 23, 2011
New Approaches for a New Era
How the Seattle Times and Wichita Eagle are revamping their newsrooms to achieve a more digital focus. Wed., October 26, 2011

A Dazzling Collection Of Newspaper Columns
Book Review by Carl Sessions Stepp
 
A Fearless Media Critic
Slate’s Jack Shafer has distinguished himself with his uncompromising approach to his craft. Wed. August 24, 2011

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Making a Statement
Props to Harrisburg's Patriot-News for its powerful page-one editorial on the Penn State scandal. Mon., December 5, 2011
» Deborah Potter
Arrested for Doing Their Jobs
The rising tension between news photographers and law enforcement officials. Mon., December 5, 2011
» John Morton
Investing in Quality
The excellence of the New York Times is paying financial dividends. Mon., December 5, 2011
» Barb Palser
Apple’s Gift to Publishers
The Newsstand feature on iOS 5 iPhones and iPads is enticing readers to subscribe. Mon., December 5, 2011
 
   
Thank Heavens for Experts
Castration No Easy Answer, Experts Say
(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
 
 
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