by rmccargo | May 11, 2020 | Ethics in the News
The Trump administration is limiting the stay of visiting journalists from China. An investigative reporter explains why he submits FOIAs for the latest FOIAs. Here are his ideas on generating story ideas. The Journalist’s Resource recommends...
by rmccargo | Mar 30, 2020 | Ethics in the News
Access to public records is a complicated process now. Politico explains how Coronavirus affects the Freedom of Information Act. Daily Coronvirus briefings have placed many state governors in the spotlight. As the CJR reports, one governor is getting more...
by rmccargo | Jan 27, 2020 | Ethics in the News
The Poynter Institute explains why reporters focus on the Iowa caucuses. Now one organization, MuckRock and Outlier leaders say they will identify information gaps and lack of transparency in government issues. Misinformation disguised as the news makes...
by rmccargo | Nov 4, 2019 | Ethics in the News
BuzzFeed and CNN come out on top in the FOIA bout with the U.S. government. A new study uncovers how Americans perceive local news. The study delves into which is trusted more, local or national news. poynter.orgNews organizations issue apologies...
by rmccargo | Jun 17, 2019 | Trending Topics
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Arkansas journalism students have spent the past eight months collecting and analyzing data on child abuse deaths as part of a national reporting project. Students interviewed lawmakers, prosecutors, police officers and others while...