Women Lawmakers By The Numbers
Women Mulling Political Runs Should Find Out If Their State Has a Women’s Caucus, Expert Advises
Women hold 33% of legislative seats – the highest in history. But there’s still room for improvement, says Martha Saenz of the Women’s Legislative Network.
Barbara Comstock Calls Trump ‘Horrible Misogynist’
Former GOP Lawmaker Laments 'Frustrating' Time for Republican Women
"I haven't changed; these guys have changed. I mean to them, a RINO is someone who doesn't worship the Orange Cheeto God," former Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock says.
Rep. Jennifer McClellan On Being Virginia’s First Black Congresswoman
Jan. 6 Strengthened McClellan’s Resolve
Rep. Jennifer McClellan, the first Black woman to represent Virginia in U.S. Congress, says "everyone's political views are shaped by their life experience."
‘January 6 Is Still Ongoing,’ Says Officer Harry Dunn
Capitol Attack Leaves Police Officers Suffering in Silence
“More needs to be done” to address mental illness and suicide among law enforcement, said Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and Serena Liebengood, widow of Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood.
Redistricting: States to Watch
Wisconsin Maps Are Cases of ‘Extreme Partisan Gerrymander.’ What’s Next?
Pay attention to who’s drawing the congressional maps in each state, experts say.
Statehouse Data at Your Fingertips
The Budget Can Help You Plan Your Reporting. The NCSL Can Help
Use The National Conference of State Legislatures as a resource to compare states’ legislation, experts say.
LGBTQ+ Issues in the Statehouse
Over 500 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Have Been Proposed in 2023
“Culture wars raise money and the people that are on the margins are easy targets,” ACLU Wisconsin Executive Director said.
David Weigel On the Record
Semafor Seeking Its Voice One Year On
Longtime political reporter David Weigel credits a break from pack journalism as key to shaping the identity of news start-up Semafor a year after its launch.
From Trump to Hunter: How to Cover Hot Investigations
These are the questions to ask when trying to assess an investigation into a politician, Protect Democracy experts say.
How to Cover Bank Failures
Know What Agencies Are Involved in the Banking Crisis, AP Financial Reporter Advises
Two U.S. banks failed in March 2023. AP U.S. Treasury reporter Fatima Hussein shares her tips on covering the 2023 global banking crisis.
When National News Cares About Your State
Washington Post’s Matthew Brown and Lalee Ibssa of ABC News Didn’t Parachute In. They Lived There.
Between the runoff and Trump grand jury probe, Georgia was on everyone’s mind. How national “embedded” reporters covered it.
‘Just Get Rid of the Debt Ceiling’
If the U.S. Defaults, What Happens Next?
Steve Ellis, president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, says the debt ceiling is no longer a “legitimate policy tool.” Here’s why.
Build Trust Across the Political Spectrum
Cover All Sides of a Story
Vice President of the Bipartisan Policy Center Steve Scully explains how to use the interviewee’s own words to build connections.
The ‘Arms Race’ of Campaign Spending
Understanding Campaign Finance and "Dark Money"
As campaign finance spending skyrockets, “Americans across the ideological spectrum don't want a government for sale,” says OpenSecrets’ Sheila Krumholz.
How to Succeed in the Washington Press Corps
Cover Stories On the Ground When You Can
Master a policy area and you can write your own ticket, Seung Min Kim of AP and Ben Pershing of Wall Street Journal advise Paul Miller fellows.
Data Privacy Act Has Bipartisan Support. But …
American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) Didn't Pass But Got Further Than Ever
Why is the U.S. one of the only developed countries without a comprehensive data privacy law?
Tech Reporters’ Tips for Covering Meta, Google, FTC
One Reporter’s Advice: Offer the First Interview Off the Record
Big Tech employees can get you insider information, but beware of “employee compliance” monitoring.
Age Discrimination is Pervasive, Says AARP Chief Public Policy Officer
Social Security Isn’t Going Bankrupt, But Large Fraction of Aging Americans at Risk
Age discrimination, caregiving crisis are under-covered stories that audiences care about deeply, policy expert Debra Whitman argues.
How Jan. 6 Changed the Congress Beat
Congressional Reporters Offer Insights and Tips for Covering The Hill Post January 6.
Capitol Hill reporters from PBS Newshour, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and CNN share advice for reporters covering Jan. 6, spending bills and more.
FEC Commissioner Shares Campaign Finance Challenges
How Journalists Help Blow the Whistle on Campaign Finance Violations
While the Federal Election Commission is trying to stay on top of campaign finances as technology rapidly changes, journalists can help look out for violations.
Latino Voters Are Varied and Growing
What Journalists Covering 2022, 2024 Elections Need to Know About Latinx Communities
“Latinos are not a monolith, and they do not vote as such.”
Dark Money on the Campaign Finance Beat
Documenting Donor Influence on Politicians’ Fundraising
“Dark money” influences politics while donors remain a mystery. What journalists need to know about how to follow campaign finance and its effects on politicians.
21 Types of Political Spin You Should Know
Political Spin and How Journalists Can Spot It, From Someone Who’s Worked Both Sides
Reporters know about “dog-whistling,” but what about “mediated authenticity,” controlling reporters with a “drip” or “the dead cat bounce”?
Build Sources from the Outside In
Practical Tips for White House Journalists
White House reporters from the AP and Washington Post share their advice for getting scoops and dealing with harassment.
How to Track Government Spending
Watchdogs GAO and Taxpayers for Common Sense Share Tips for Journalists
“Budgets aren’t about numbers. They’re about priorities.”
Budgets, Debts and Deficits
More Spending, Less Revenue, Bigger Problems
The federal budget process can be tricky to navigate. Learning the basics can help better inform audiences.
Covering America’s Crumbling Roads and Bridges
Infrastructure 101 for Journalists
Reporters can use Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics and Department of Transportation data to highlight the potholes in America’s infrastructure.
Money and Influence on Capitol Hill
Pulitzer Winner’s Tips for Investigating Congress
Outright bribery is rare, but Congress is filled with lawmakers and staffers who cut corners to reward their supporters. A top reporter for The Wall Street Journal explains how to follow the money on Capitol Hill.
Latest Strategies for Covering Campaign Finance
Legal Experts and Reporters Offer Insights and Tips for Digging into Money and Politics
When it comes to reporting on the influence of money on the political process, the landscape is constantly changing. Learn from two legal experts and a group of the top reporters in the business how to navigate it.
Voting Rights Challenges: A Primer for Journalists
How to Track Legislation Seeking to Revamp Voting Laws
As of March, lawmakers in 47 states had introduced 361 bills with rules that restrict voting. Biden calls it “Jim Crow sneaking back in,” while the GOP says the bills will prevent voter fraud. Journalists should brush up on the Constitution to cover the coming battles.
The U.S. Role in Global Trade Alliances
U.S. Role in WTO and Other Trade Agreements Has Been Contentious. Are Relations on the Mend?
After Donald Trump undid much of the Obama-Biden administration’s trade policy, the Biden-Harris administration has to determine how quickly to snap back. Will the U.S. aim for more cooperative and collective action?
Charlie Cook on Partisanship, 2022, Media
A Longtime Political Analyst Finds Partisanship Likely to Endure
The nation is evenly, bitterly divided, and a veteran political observer is unsure how – or if – the deep-seated hostility will ease.
The Political Battle Over Paid Leave
As COVID-19 Ravages the Economy, Paid Leave Can Help Mitigate Damage
Paid sick days and paid leave can help families weather a crisis or pandemic, but workers in much of the country don’t get them. Will the new Congress change that?
Who Got the COVID Cash
Where to Find Macro and Micro Data on the Government’s Coronavirus Stimulus Spending
The federal government has committed more than $4 trillion to prop up the economy. Here’s how to find out where it went.
