2017’s Best of FOIA (So Far)
Every September, the agencies that handle Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests rush to close as many open requests as […]
Journalism
Local News Tops National Media in Trustworthiness
Some good news for newspapers: People still trust their local news outlets. At a time when trust in the news
Report for America Launches at Google News Lab Summit
In an effort to support more real news and increase public trust in the news media, Google News Lab, in
“FOIA Terrorist” Jason Leopold Shines a Light in the Dark
In 2017, news comes from the Commander in Chief via Twitter posts, and government press briefings have become more combative.
FOIA for Everyone: How You Can Use FOIA on Every Beat
More and more journalists are relying on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to enhance their reporting and gather valuable
ESPNcricinfo Creates Full Customization
ESPNcricinfo – the home base for all of ESPN’s coverage of Cricket around the world – just got a much needed facelift.
New Website to Track Press Freedom Violations in United States
The News Media Alliance joined more than 20 press freedom organizations announcing the launch today of the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, a new nonpartisan website dedicated to documenting press freedom abuses across the United States.
mediaXchange 2017: Journalism in the Age of Trump
By Cam Ellis, Special to the Alliance As President Trump’s administration reaches the 100th day in office, historically considered the first
House Passes Register of Copyrights Selection & Accountability Act
We applaud today’s overwhelming House passage of H.R. 1695, the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act which would, within the Copyright Office, establish a Copyright Register who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
The Three S’s of Fake News
Do you know a chronic fake news perpetuator? Mine is my cousin on Facebook. He spreads fake news like it’s