Protecting Democracy is Essential, Wisconsin Attorney General Says
Sept. 26 2023
Attorney General Shares His View from the Front Line of Democracy
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul says he’s ‘concerned about the extent to which the elections have become politicized.’
Meagan Wolfe Speaks to Statehouse Reporters Days After Attempted Ouster
Sept. 21 2023
Georgia’s Gabriel Sterling Says False 2020 Election Claims Still Swamp State Officials
Wisconsin Elections Administrator Meagan Wolfe and Georgia elections official Gabriel Sterling still swamped with 2020 false fraud claims.
Journalists, ‘We Need You’
Sept. 20 2023
Statehouse Reporting Is ‘One of the Toughest’ Jobs in journalism Today, Longtime Editor Says
“This work is important, you are important, and we need you,” said Greg Borowski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
David Weigel On the Record
Sept. 18 2023
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.
Protecting Confidential Sources Is Journalists’ Urgent Obligation
Sept. 18 2023
On The Record with Whistleblower Attorney Jesselyn Radack and Pulitzer Winner Eric Lichtblau
“The relationship between reporters and sources is really a sacred trust,” said Pulitzer winner Eric Lichtblau.
A Deep Dive into Defense Reporting
June 08 2023
What Briefers Don’t Tell You
Journalists prize the Pentagon beat. USA Today’s Tom Vanden Brook and NPR’s Tom Bowman describe what it takes to thrive there.
Peter Baker: Journalism’s Core Values are Non-Negotiable
June 07 2023
How to Get Statements on Record
Officials may criticize or request changes on sensitive stories. Peter Baker of the New York Times explains how to stand your ground.
Testing the Impact of School Takeovers
June 01 2023
Local and State Governments Rarely Read from the Same Book
NYU Wagner School’s Domingo Morel explains the evolution of state school takeovers—and how they disproportionately target communities of color.
The Top-Level View of Foster Care Reform
May 23 2023
Reform Requires Equal Measures of Common Sense, Empathy and Collaboration
Lived experience in foster care, as an adoptee and a social worker, fuels Rebecca Jones Gaston’s reform strategies as the nation’s top child welfare official.
The Troubling ‘Patchwork’ of U.S. Child Labor Laws
May 22 2023
Who Decides What Labor is Appropriate?
Child labor can mean a first job, or it can mean something far more exploitative. Jennifer Sherer of the Economic Policy Institute asks who should decide.
Navigating LGBTQ+ Legislation Coverage
May 19 2023
Who’s Really Affected by Gender Affirming Care Policies?
Statehouse debates are just one angle of the story. Include voices that might not testify in a legislative hearing, AP Capitol Correspondent Andrew DeMillo said.
The State-Level Challenges of Child Welfare Reform
May 19 2023
A Complex Problem Requires Nuanced Solutions
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s Deputy Chief of Staff LeeAnne Cornyn and University of Chicago child welfare data expert Fred Wulczyn unpack child welfare reform.
From Trump to Hunter: How to Cover Hot Investigations
May 18 2023
These are the questions to ask when trying to assess an investigation into a politician, Protect Democracy experts say.
Why the Pentagon Cares about News Deserts
May 12 2023
Lack of Reporting Can Increase Gap Between Military, Civilians
A persistent lack of accountability and trust can lead to "fragility of countries and, in worst cases, violent extremism and then civil conflict,” says Pentagon official.
White House Comms ‘Triaging’ Reporters’ Requests
April 18 2023
Advice for White House Correspondents
Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates tells reporters to be direct as White House staff are constantly “triaging” requests.
How to Cover Bank Failures
April 12 2023
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.
Jen Easterly on Why TikTok, AI Worry Her
April 12 2023
CISA Chief: Like Nukes Last Century, AI is Most Powerful Technology This Century
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly finds AI and China’s data collection through TikTok concerning.
Voting Rights Trends to Watch Heading Into 2024
March 28 2023
Criminalization of Election Officials Worries Voting Expert
“Legislation that criminalizes election officials for behavior that was previously legal” is a form of interference, says the Voting Rights Lab’s Liz Avore.
When National News Cares About Your State
March 20 2023
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’
March 20 2023
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.
Washington and Hollywood Insider’s Tips for Journalists
March 20 2023
A Producer’s Perspective on Building a Network
“Talk to everyone,” says Tammy Haddad, former producer for Larry King and consultant on “Veep” and “Succession.”
Politics Reporters: Remember the Audience Outside D.C.
Feb. 13 2023
‘When Everyone is Zigging, You Should Zag’
Vox’s Christian Paz wanted to write about President Biden’s classified documents in a way others weren’t. So, he made it matter to the average American.
Through the Eyes of a Child
Feb. 09 2023
Helping Immigrant Children and Families Requires Humanity and Accurate Reporting
Sister Norma Pimentel of Catholic Charities says the tear-stained faces of immigrant children launched her work at the U.S. Border. She puts their humanity first.
Defending Immigrant Children’s Rights
Feb. 03 2023
It Takes Legal Support and Courage to Make the Long Solo Journey
Gaining legal status in the U. S. can take years for unaccompanied immigrant children. Aimee Korolev and Dalia Castillo-Granados of the ABA detail the process.
The ‘Arms Race’ of Campaign Spending
Jan. 27 2023
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
Jan. 24 2023
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.
HIPAA Doesn’t Cover Everything
Jan. 12 2023
What Journalists Need to Know about Healthcare Privacy
Your WebMD searches, Apple Watch metrics, Noom app, cancer support group on Facebook – none of these are covered by HIPAA. How journalists can help protect and educate consumers.
Abortion Data Privacy in Post-Roe America
Jan. 09 2023
Beyond Period Trackers: What Journalists Need to Know After Dobbs
Dr. Jamila Perritt of Physicians for Reproductive Health, Rachana Pradhan of Kaiser Health News and Jordan Wrigley of Future of Privacy Forum explain how data poses risks for those seeking abortion.
What Journalists Need to Know about Facial Recognition
Jan. 03 2023
What Keeps the Experts up at Night?
Facial recognition technology and other AI is a threat to democracy, “Coded Bias” filmmaker Shalini Kantayya and Center for Democracy & Technology experts say.
Medical Devices Get Cybersecurity Upgrade
Dec. 29 2022
Protecting Medical Devices That Transmit Patient Data from Hacking, Ransomware
Everything is hackable, and U.S. regulation of healthcare security devices is lagging, experts say.
Data Privacy Act Has Bipartisan Support. But …
Dec. 28 2022
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
Dec. 20 2022
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.
Pete Buttigieg on Rail, Infrastructure & Inequality
Dec. 15 2022
Republican senators ‘have a wonderful opportunity to put their money where their mouth is,’ Buttigieg says.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the Keystone Pipeline leak requires third-party analysis and explains the rail negotiation breakdown.
Solutions Journalism Approach to Democracy
Nov. 28 2022
Solutions Journalism Reports on Action – But It’s Not Advocacy
Covering politics with a solutions journalism lens means talking to people most affected.
How Supreme Court Reporters Set Themselves Apart
Nov. 28 2022
An ‘Exclusive Club’ Covers the Supreme Court. Here’s a Look Inside
The leak of the Supreme Court’s draft abortion ruling was unprecedented. Now, Supreme Court reporters think the beat is changing.
Engaging Younger Audiences in Political Coverage
Nov. 16 2022
Young Audiences Crave Relevant Political Coverage, Says Washington Post Deputy Politics Editor
It takes more than TikTok or hype to make political reporting relevant to younger readers, Washington Post Deputy Politics Editor Brianna Tucker said.
Supreme Court: Where to Dig for News
Nov. 16 2022
Pay Attention to Cases the Supreme Court Hasn’t Yet Agreed to Hear, Attorney Advises
80% of the Supreme Court Bar are white males. For better coverage, journalists should interview other lawyers — and historians.
So You Want to be a Pentagon Reporter?
Nov. 01 2022
Build Sources in the Pentagon, Use Outside Sources Too
Covering the Defense Department is not all Jack Bauer and Jason Bourne.
Rosenberg: What News Media Misses About Trump
Oct. 12 2022
Rosenberg’s Take on Mar-a-Lago, Police Brutality and His Years at DOJ
When it comes to charging Donald Trump, former FBI and DOJ counsel Chuck Rosenberg warns against “certitude.”
Is America at Risk of a Civil War?
Oct. 10 2022
In A 21st-Century Civil War, Guerrilla Or Terrorist Attacks Are Directed At Civilians
Jan. 6 response was key to whether the United States would move closer or further from civil war, Barbara F. Walter says.