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Amanda J. Crawford

@amandajcrawford

Amanda J. Crawford is an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Connecticut, where she teaches press history and media law. She is a former reporter for Bloomberg News, The Arizona Republic and The Baltimore Sun, and serves on the national board of the Journalism & Women Symposium. She researches and writes about misinformation and journalists' role in democracy.

Journalists Can Do Better Covering Mass Shootings 

Journalists Can Do Better Covering Mass Shootings 

New recommended best practices reflect the experiences and concerns of survivors, who often feel exploited.
July 12, 2024
Sarah Palin, The New York Times and the Limits of Political Messaging

Sarah Palin, The New York Times and the Limits of Political Messaging

When the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously overturned a judgment against The New York Times almost 60 years ago and established a higher standard of proof for public officials in libel…
March 14, 2022