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A Lengthy Legal Battle to Gain Access to Public Documents

A Delaware newspaper tries to obtain data about the state’s criminal justice system.

Summer 2003: Introduction

It’s always been a tug-of-war between secretive government officials and those whose job it is—the press—to hold them and their actions accountable. In peaceful times, no elected leaders, no appointed…

Summer 2003: Medical Reporting Introduction

“The chasm between medical journalists and physicians appears mostly to be one of ignorance rather than conflicting interests or malice,” writes Terry L. Schraeder, who for 10 years worked as…

What Stands Between the Press and the Truth?

When it comes to coverage involving politics, the answer seems to be a lot.

The Press and Freedom

A radio journalist spots disturbing trends in how the White House press corps reports on the Bush administration.

Blurring the Line Between Journalist and Publicist

For things to change, the Washington press corps needs to lead the way.

Forty Years of Reporting the Nation’s News

Bob Schieffer reflects on stories he’s covered and the way journalism has changed.

Public Health Reporting: After September 11th, It’s More Difficult

Important stories aren’t getting told, sources are hard to reach, and what was once public is now considered secret.

The Anthrax Attacks

A journalist assesses what went wrong in coverage of this story.

Frustrations on the Frontlines of the Health Beat

News organizations need to find spaces ‘to be homes for stories that are now often orphaned.’