Former Pentagon, CIA Spokesman Talks ‘Tough Moments’
George Little: Trust Central to Relationships with the Press
George Little worked for the CIA during the deadly raid on Osama bin Laden’s hideout; its so-called enhanced prisoner interrogation program.
Journalism is not Stenography: Getting the ‘Real Story’ Requires Deep Sourcing
‘You'll never understand what goes on here unless you get that web of sources,’ says NPR Pentagon reporter Tom Bowman
Face-to-face contact key to developing long-standing, trusting relationships at Defense Department.
Family Obligations Holding Women Candidates Back?
‘I never want any other person out there to … have to choose between my family and my profession’: Virginia state Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy
Motherhood should not be an obstacle for women candidates and office-holders.
Black Women Lawmakers Driving ‘Relational Politics’
‘Deliberative democracies just do better when they’re more inclusive’: Nadia Brown, director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Georgetown University
Bringing more voices and lived experience to the debate is ‘net benefit’ to governing.
More Women Hold Elective Office, But Not Necessarily More Power, Say Rutgers Researchers
‘Just because you change who is in this space doesn't mean the space itself and…biases of the place change’: Kelly Dittmar, associate professor of political science, Rutgers University
Women in elective office are just one measure of political power: fundraising and donor disparities put women at a disadvantage.
Trailblazing Women Journalists Urge Equity in Politics and Journalism
‘Having A Uterus Does Not Make You Biased About Politics’: Sonya Ross, Editor-in-Chief, Black Women Unmuted
"It's more than a numbers game," says renowned journalist Susan Page.
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.
Women in Politics: Sadaf Jaffer’s Departure Highlights Rising Threats to Legislators
Muslim Member of NJ Assembly Left Due to Safety Concerns
Lawmakers are increasingly targets of threats, harassment and intimidation. "It's just a rampant problem."
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.
Women as the Backbone of Democracy
Leading Roles In Election Administration Are Often Filled By Women
“I like to tell people that we’re the nerds behind the scenes making a lot of the magic happen,” says Amy Cohen, executive director of the National Association of State Election Directors.
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."
Maintaining Indigenous Sovereignty In the Newsroom and Abroad
Ensuring the Native American Political Identity is a Key Focus, Indigenous Journalist Says
Indigenous journalist Pauly Denetclaw juggles informing her core audience for ICT News with the opportunity to educate all Americans about tribal history and laws.
White House Bureau Chief: Centering People in Politics and Policy
Whether Covering the State House or the White House, Olorunnipa Focuses on What’s at Stake
As White House Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, Toluse Oloronnipa never forgets that political reporting is about people, not just polls and campaigns.
‘The Truth Still Matters’: Justice Department Inspector General Highlights Non-Partisan Work
‘There Is Truth; It’s Based on The Facts. And If People Have the Facts, They Can Then Debate,’ Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz Says, Describing the Unit’s Mission
Transparency and accountability key to credibility of inspectors general across government.
Justice Dept ‘Has Never Been Less Covered’: A Justice Reporter Explains
‘It Feels Dangerously Structurally Imbalanced…,’ Washington Post Justice Department Reporter Devlin Barrett Says, Describing Current Reporting Focus
Trump prosecutions, Biden-related investigations leave swaths of DOJ uncovered, Justice beat reporters and former spokesman say.
Biden’s Memory, Age: Part of The White House Reporting Beat, But Requires Context
‘Just The facts’: Darlene Superville, Associated Press White House Correspondent, On Keeping Personal Opinion Out Of News Reporting
‘The environment that we're in makes it more of a story’: Questions about the president’s memory cannot be ignored.
Covering The White House In 2024: ‘It’s All Through The Lens Of The Campaign Now’
Responsible reporting doesn’t mean leaving your humanity at the door, Washington Post White House correspondents Tyler Pager and Yasmeen Abutaleb say
Special counsel report highlights biggest test for the White House: An aging incumbent.
How the Paul Miller Fellowship Helps Washington Reporters
Get Past the Press Officers and Develop Deep Sources
Paul Miller alumni Carol Leonnig, Jonathan Salant, Arthur Jones II and Sadie Gurman talk about how the fellowship helped them break into Washington reporting.
How to Interview POTUS
‘Don’t Be Afraid To Interrupt The President’: It’s Your Interview, Says Reshad Hudson, Nexstar Media Group Washington Correspondent
"Ask what you care about first." Don’t let the clock run out before you get what you came for, says George Condon, National Journal White House correspondent.
Crime Reporting Requires ‘Racial Lens’
Crime Reporting Lacks Critical Analysis Of The Criminal Legal System
A system ‘inherently biased against people of color’: Criminal justice reporting must include critical analysis, says Alanah Odoms, executive director, ACLU of Louisiana.
When Local Governments Fail To Halt Gun Violence, Community Advocates Fill The Void
‘Going Door-To-Door, Block-To-Block’ To Treat Root Causes Of Violence, Says Ernest Johnson, Director and Co-founder of Ubuntu Village NOLA
Violence ‘interrupters’ hitting streets in New Orleans to cut gun deaths, says Ernest Johnson, director and co-founder of Ubuntu Village NOLA.
Press ‘Crucial’ To Demystifying Nation’s Juvenile Court System
Closed Juvenile Court Proceedings Pose Challenges To News Coverage
Media’s portrayal of juveniles in court system ‘very important’ to outcomes, says Ranord Darensburg, chief judge of Orleans Parish Juvenile Court.
‘A Very Precarious Place’: Press Freedom In Decline
Governments Reaching Beyond Borders To Target Journalists
Journalists increasingly targeted with physical violence, threats, intimidation in past decade, says Adrian Shahbaz, vice president of research and analysis at Freedom House.
Reporters Must ‘Corroborate What The Police Are Telling Us’
‘The Police, Frankly, Sometimes Are Wrong’
Finding the truth requires testing initial police accounts, says Tony Plohetski, investigative reporter at Austin American Statesman and KVUE.
Law Enforcement Officials Urge More Engagement With Journalists
Critical Coverage Of Law Enforcement Has Strained Police Recruitment, DA Jason Williams Says
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says, “there is no such thing as no comment.”
Dealing With Police A ‘Challenge’ In Post-George Floyd Era
Police ‘Backlash’ Tests Criminal Justice Reporters, KYW News Radio’s Kristen Johanson Says
Kristen Johanson, veteran crime reporter at Philadelphia’s KYW News Radio told journalists: “It's very different than what we all probably signed up to do in the first place.”
Former AG Alberto Gonzales: Justice Will ‘Prevail’ In Trump Prosecutions
G.W. Bush’s Attorney General Calls Donald Trump’s Vow of Retribution ‘Dangerous’
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales believes the criminal justice system will prevail in the face of Donald Trump’s 91 felony counts.
Race And Crime Reporting: Communities Of Color Disproportionately Represented
Cassie Owens: ‘To Make An Unprecedented Cultural Change Is Not Light Work’
Reporters are too quick to accept police narratives reinforcing racial bias, says AP reporter Gary Fields.
‘There’s A Way To Make It Less Adversarial:’ Law Enforcement And The Press
‘Bad News Does Not Improve With Age:’ Ex-Philly Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey Urges Prompt Response To Press Inquiries
Improving press-law enforcement dealings requires commitment to availability, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner says.
DOJ’s Rachel Rossi: Journalism ‘Critical’ to Righting Justice Inequities
Reporters Make 'Justice Gap' Visible to Communities, Policymakers
Journalists are key to expanding justice to low income, communities of color, says Justice Department Access to Justice Director Rachel Rossi.
Christine Brennan: No Women Athletes at White House College Sports Meeting is ‘Huge Swing and Miss’
Women Represent ‘Biggest Names in (All) College Basketball Right Now’
Women athletes deserve inclusion in discussion of college sports benefits, says Christine Brennan, USA TODAY national sports columnist.
Kaitlan Collins—Countering Misinformation: Journalism’s Challenge for Next ‘Several Decades’
Preparation, ‘Active Listening’ Key to Good Reporting
Kaitlan Collins, host of CNN’s The Source: ‘You’re never going to stop growing as a reporter.’
Marty Baron: Trump’s Stated Intentions Match ‘Definition of Authoritarianism’
Former Washington Post Editor Shares Journalism Advice for 2024
Marty Baron, author of "Collision of Power," talks about the possibility of a Donald Trump second term.
The Orphan Drug Act at 40
Over 800 Approved Orphan Indications Since the 1983 Orphan Drug Act Passage
Four decades of Orphan Drug Act momentum amplifies the need for broader access to treatment of rare diseases, say NORD’s Karin Hoelzer and Fondation Ipsen’s James Levine.
No Place Immune from Mass Violence: Secret Service Official Calls for Public Intervention
Three-Quarters Of Attackers Raised Concerns Before Strikes
Lina Alathari, director of U.S. Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center, tells journalists that public reporting of threatening behavior is key to curbing mass violence.
Family Caregivers Need More Support
Look At What Benefits Employers Are Providing
Journalists should help explain ‘the why’ behind the problems within caregiving, says The Wall Street Journal’s Clare Ansberry.
Reforming Nursing Homes is Priority, Says State Policy Expert
Look at States Like New Jersey and Ohio’s Nursing Home Reform Policy
Aging is a priority for the National Academy for State Health Policy, says Hemi Tewarson.
What James Comey Regrets – And What He Doesn’t
Former FBI Director Jim Comey Talks Trump, Clinton
Comey explains why he’s still “optimistic about America” and what he would've done differently after Mar-a-Lago.
‘You Didn’t Stand a Chance’: Unconscious Bias Embedded Since Birth
Every Day Decisions Affected by Unconscious Bias
Bombarded by information, unconscious bias takes hold, says Derek Mosley, director of Marquette University Law School’s Lubar Center.
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.
