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Certainly journalism will survive. Indeed, it could even thrive as a result of today’s very real challenges. Journalists need neither fear nor denounce the proliferation of punditry and attitude. Rather,…

Why editorial cartooning is still a boy’s sport.

What happens when cartoonists let fear and pressure soften their vigilant voices?

Journalism often appears to thrill to the sense of being in crisis, but pressures on it now truly seem to fit the bill. On one side, it’s screwed down tighter…

FOIA for the FOIA logs. Not only do they contain clues to stories, but also reporters will discover fascinating/ entertaining requests. One CIA log, for example, showed a requester had…

Today journalists are observing a growing culture of secrecy in Washington and the use of “national security” to justify restricted access and sometimes complete closure throughout all areas of government.…

Journalists strategize to gain access to information the public has a right to know.

‘Ten years into democracy, many journalists are struggling to redefine their relationship to government.’

‘This is the thing about covering places like the Congo—things can be incredibly unpredictable.’

Lots of cash in hundred dollar bills, plus some fives to cover the small things. There’s no sense carrying twenties. Several thousand dollars in twenties gets bulky. A headlamp flashlight…