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Barry Sussman

Barry Sussman was a Washington Post editor for 22 years. He was special Watergate editor, a columnist for the Post’s National Weekly edition, and director of opinion polls. He was the editor of the Nieman Watchdog Project from 2004 to 2012.

Revealing the Disinformation Industry

RELATED ARTICLE“Digital Journalism: Will It Work for Investigative Journalism?”– Barry SussmanWith complicated stories, a problem for reporters and editors always has been to wade through mounds of disinformation to get…
March 15, 2008

Digital Journalism: Will It Work for Investigative Journalism?

The Nieman Watchdog Project’s editor explores what might be missing and what might be found as journalists turn to the Web to assist in reporting.
March 15, 2008

Debunking the Myth of Liberal Media Bias

A journalist and author finds an enfeebled Washington press corps, more concerned with retaining personal access than serving the public interest.
September 15, 2006

Public Support Wanes, Some Journalists

‘Despite the low esteem in which the news media are held today, some of the best, most courageous news coverage is being produced.’
June 15, 2006

The Watchdog Journalism Project Moves to the Web

‘We want to cajole, encourage, prod, stroke and, in the end, help create a sense of urgency and obligation to higher reporting standards.’
December 15, 2003