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The Press and Public Misperceptions About the Iraq War

A study looks at whether the press failed in its reporting about the war.

Revealing a Reporter’s Relationship With Secrecy and Sources

Washington Post reporter Barton Gellman explains how he handles classified information in reporting on war and weapons.

Telling Stories the Military Doesn’t Want Told

If war is hell, then the aftermath for too many of those who fought the war in Iraq is worthy of another biblical metaphor—purgatory.Last fall, UPI’s Mark Benjamin got a…

The Risks of Independent Reporting in Chechnya

By not adhering to government regulations, ‘these newspapers are vulnerable to attack from all sides.’

Using Documents to Report on Mountaintop Mining

When coal industry officials and business leaders complain about coverage, ‘the only way to counter such pressures is with good, solid reporting.’

Spring 2004: Reporting from the Campaign Trail Introduction

In his essay “Only a Lunatic Would Do This Kind of Work,” David M. Shribman, executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, captures the essence of what motivates political journalists. “They…

Friendships, Feuds and Betrayal in the Newsroom

Arthur Gelb’s memoir reflects on The New York Times’s inner workings.

A Political Reporter’s Toolbox

The Committee of Concerned Journalists suggests campaign coverage strategies based on the advice of veteran political journalists.

Making Reporting About Voting Part of the Political Beat

From punch cards to touchscreens, journalists are tracking potential problems with how people vote.

Photographers Try to Avoid Staged Moments

‘Political operatives use increasingly sophisticated techniques to give candidates the most favorable media exposure possible.’