Combating Fake News Through Community Outreach
To help combat the confusion brought on by fake news, Honolulu Civil Beat is opening its doors to the public […]
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What You Can Learn from Niche News Pubs
Niche publications are a big business in 2017. Though they may attract smaller audiences than traditional news outlets, there are
From Tactical Gear to Typewriters: Veterans-Turned-Journalists Share Tips for Covering the Military
On Veterans Day, we honor the women and men who’ve served in America’s armed forces, and part of honoring that
Alliance Statement on Turkish Sentencing of Reporter
The News Media Alliance condemns Ayla Albayrak’s sentence and supports the Wall Street Journal in the appeal.
Another Reporter Sentenced to Jail: Importance of a Free Press
For Free Speech Week, I was going to write about the political climate in the US, but there is an even more egregious attack on the free press happening right now. On Oct. 10, Wall Street Journal staff reporter Ayla Albayrak was wrongly convicted of terrorism charges in Turkey.
Five Answers With Newsweek’s Nina Burleigh
In the past year, journalism has changed more and faster than in all its previous years combined. Between outlets having
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
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