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With Deadlines Past, a Journalist Observes the Coverage

‘There are far too many campaign media people quoted in the copy for my taste.’
March 15, 2004

The Political Journalists’ Canon

Political scientists and political journalists share one thing in common—a respect for a body of literature that can be described as a “canon.” These are different canons, to be sure.…
March 15, 2004

‘Only a Lunatic Would Do This Kind of Work’

A journalist offers his perspective on the perspective of political journalists.
March 15, 2004

The Allure of the Web

A rookie political reporter retreats from his early reliance on political Web sites and blogs.
March 15, 2004

Political Reporting Happens Faster. But Is It Better?

‘… too many of us are forced to react now and reflect later.’
March 15, 2004

‘Baghdad Blues: A War Diary’

A photojournalist documents daily life during war.
December 15, 2003

Connecting What Is Learned With What Is Done

At Gannett, different strategies aim at the same goal of attracting younger readers.
December 15, 2003

Lessons Worth Learning About Young Readers

Young people will read newspapers and creative minds are figuring out how to reach them.
December 15, 2003

The Washington Post Reaches Out to Young Readers

‘Put the journalism first, put the readers first, put the reporters first. And start to move.’
December 15, 2003

Solving Some Mysteries About the Habits of the Young

The keys to turning young adults into newsreaders are out there.
December 15, 2003