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Pressures Force the Emergence of a New Journalism

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…
December 15, 2004

Tips About FOIA Filings

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…
September 15, 2004

Journalists Act to Combat Government Secrecy

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.…
September 15, 2004

The Steady March of Government Secrecy

Journalists strategize to gain access to information the public has a right to know.
September 15, 2004

Transforming Journalism as Democracy Emerges

‘Ten years into democracy, many journalists are struggling to redefine their relationship to government.’
September 15, 2004

When Reporting a Story Turns Into Running From a Riot

‘This is the thing about covering places like the Congo—things can be incredibly unpredictable.’
September 15, 2004

African Radio Reporters’ Tool Kit

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…
September 15, 2004

Using a Camera to Shoot the Big Five

A retired journalist refocuses to connect with ‘the slower heartbeat of the African bush.’
September 15, 2004

When Being a Photojournalist Is About Surviving

‘Journalists could never be sure they would be alive to cover the next assignment.’
September 15, 2004

Hope in a Can of Green Beans

The Times Union special section involved a series of short stories written by Paul Grondahl. A story follows:Two thousand hungry villagers have been sitting cross-legged in the red dirt for…
September 15, 2004