Ty Rushing: Covering Politics in the Heartland
Ty Rushing Shares Iowa Caucus Insights—And Why Standing Out From The Crowd Can Be A Plus
When Ty Rushing covers Iowa politics, he leads with persistence and patience as one of few Black journalists on the beat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Judicial Elections Put Abortion, Voting, LGBTQ Rights on Ballot
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Spotlights New Battleground
Janet Protasiewicz’s election to Wisconsin Supreme Court focuses new attention on the elected judiciary nationwide.
Debunking Conspiracy Theories, Receiving Personal Threats all Part of Statehouse Beat
Statehouse Reporters Take Stock of Personal Safety
Holding state government officials accountable now requires statehouse reporters to watch their backs.
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.
‘Bring Courage to the Work’: UW-Madison Journalism Director Talks Reporting Ethics
Transparency Key to Building Public Trust in Journalism
With journalism under attack, transparency is more important than ever.
How’s Your State’s Fiscal Health?
As Pandemic Aid Dries Up, States’ Stability Uncertain
Tracking states’ tax revenue, reserves, employment rates and Medicaid spending are the nitty gritty keys to statehouse reporting, says Melissa Maynard, Pew Charitable Trusts senior officer, and Liz Farmer, co-host of “The Public Money Pod.”
Protecting Democracy is Essential, Wisconsin Attorney General Says
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.’
