‘Journalists Are Where the Accountability Needs to Happen’
DOJ Correspondents: Accountability, Context and Building Trust with Sources is Essential
Veteran Justice Department reporters spoke with Paul Miller fellows about how to navigate the Trump administration changes.
U.S. Faces ‘Crisis of Institutional Legitimacy’: Former CIA, DOD Official
Trump Firings 'Potentially Very Harmful' to National Security, George Little Says
George Little, former chief spokesperson at the CIA and Defense Department, answered Paul Miller reporters' questions.
DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz on the Role after Trump’s Mass Firings
Apolitical, Independent Mission of Rooting Out Fraud, Waste, Corruption Remains
Justice Department watchdog Michael Horowitz, one of the few who wasn't fired by Trump, talks political pressure.
Advice for Staying the Course
The Pillars of the Fourth Estate Won’t Crumble If Journalists Stand their Ground
Veteran journalist Sonya Ross helped Widening fellows put America’s current crisis in proper perspective—and convinced them they’re up to the challenge.
Helene Cooper on Covering the Pentagon in New Trump Term
Don't Worry About Bias if You Let the Facts Speak for Themselves, Helene Cooper Advises
Veteran Pentagon correspondent Helene Cooper shared advice from covering Trump's first term and how she plans to cover the current administration.
‘Show Up’: In-Person Reporting Gets Results
Paul Miller Washington Reporting Alumni Share Tips
Journalists offer advice on building sources on Capitol Hill and in new beats.
Washington Journalism’s ‘Essential Ingredient’: Deep Sourcing
Reporter-Source Relationship is the Test of Any Good Journalist
Two-time Pulitzer winner Philip Rucker says "no surprises journalism" helps reporters build trust with sources.
Capitol Police Chief on Jan. 6: ‘You Cannot Politicize This’
Jan. 6 Insurrection Looms Large for Capitol Police Chief
"I got cops that were just stomped, were beaten with hockey sticks," said U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger of the Jan. 6 attack.
Covering the Supreme Court: Shattering a Culture of Secrecy
Politico, ProPublica Reporters Behind Mega-Scoops Share Tips
Politico's Josh Gerstein, who co-authored the Dobbs scoop, and ProPublica's Kirsten Berg, on the team behind the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting on Justice Clarence Thomas' trips, detail how SCOTUS coverage has changed.
Dean Baquet: Original Reporting Remains Journalism’s ‘North Star’
Former New York Times Executive Editor's Advice: Focus on Newsgathering, Not Snark
The New York Times won 18 Pulitzers under Dean Baquet's leadership. Here's why he's jealous of young reporters.
‘Getting The Truth Out’: Trump’s First Term Is Roadmap For Press In New Administration
Advice for Young Journalists from Mike Allen, David Weigel, Jeff Mason
Three veteran journalists shared lessons from covering President Trump's first term.
‘Extreme Measures’: What Trump 2.0 Means for Immigration, DHS
Mass Deportations and Changes to Legal Immigration Expected
A homeland security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence shares what reporters covering the Department of Homeland Security, ICE and the border should know.
‘Trump is Nixon on Stilts and Steroids,’ Says John Dean
Nixon's Former White House Counsel: Watergate Pales to Trump Abuses
"They think this is just another election." It's not, warns John Dean, Nixon's White House counsel known for Watergate testimony.
‘We’re All Climate Reporters’
Journalists Can Help Demystify Climate and Environmental Impacts on Communities,
The impacts of climate change are happening so fast, journalists must be prepared to provide context and insights to educate the public, said veteran environment journalist Rob Chaney.
What Local Reporters Can Learn from Community Health Programs
Who are the Neighborhood Leaders? Residents.
"Tell the story ... from the perspective of folks that are actually living it," community expert says.
Covering the 2024 Election: Guidance from the Trenches
Incisive journalism is needed more than ever in the 2024 election. NPF has distilled advice from dozens of experts into this reporting guide.
Dr. Willie Underwood: Health Care for the Sum of Us, Not Just Some of Us
Journalists Must Understand the Roots of Health Inequity, Ex-AMA Chair Says
Health disparities could cost the U.S. a trillion dollars by 2040. "We're done if that happens," Dr. Willie Underwood said.
Reporting Guide on Tribal Sovereignty
Legacy Media Often Miss Mark on Native Nations
ICT News reporter Pauly Denetclaw and Montana state senator Shane Morigeau advise reporters on covering indigenous affairs.
Jan. 6 Committee Chair Bennie Thompson on What to Expect This Election
'This Democracy Is Still Fragile,' Congressman Says
The committee's investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol attack led to security and logistical changes – as well as the case against Trump.
Election Security According to CISA
2024 Election Threat Environment May Be ‘Most Complex Yet’
Cait Conley, a senior advisor at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), answers reporters’ questions on election integrity.
New Election Laws Governing 2024 Vote
'Voters are headed into a different set of rules in 2024'
In addition to the candidates vying for election in 2024, voters also will be navigating a constellation of new laws governing how they vote.
Election Misinformation Not New – But Potent
Journalists Must Help Public Understand How Elections Work
While unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud remain the enemy of public trust in the 2024 election, officials faced misinformation for decades.
Election Forensics: Detecting Election Fraud
Eforensics Researcher Explains Procedural vs. Realized Fraud
Walter Mebane, a political scientist and statistician, advocates for eforensics in analyzing election accuracy.
What Journalists Should Know About Election Officials
Election Officials Are Under Attack; Journalists Must Handle With Care, Experts Say.
Journalists can play a key role in stopping election dis and misinformation if they work with election officials, said The Election Group's Tina Barton.
Trump Gains with Black Men Overblown, Says Detroit NAACP President
Creator of Souls/Soles to the Polls Talks 2024 Election, Project 2025
"Black men are not going to vote for Trump in numbers," says Rev. Wendell Anthony.
‘Panic Button’ Created for Election Workers
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Explains Polling Place Protections
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and other officials have taken unprecedented steps to protect election workers against threats.
Michigan AG Believes ‘Bad Actors’ Will Test 2024 Election
Dana Nessel Says She's 'Not Afraid' to Charge Election Interference
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel called out Ken Paxton, Sidney Powell, Stefanie Lambert and other lawyers as "bad actors."
2020 Election ‘Most Transparent and Secure’ in U.S. History, Ex-DHS Sec. Says
Yet Many Americans Incorrectly Believe It Was Stolen; Therein Lies the Challenge for Journalists, Jeh Johnson Points Out
Democracy is under threat, said Jeh Johnson, former Secretary of Homeland Security. An ABA Task Force report on Friday will announce actions to counter autocracy.
Biden or Trump, ‘U.S. Policy Will Be Transactional’
If Biden Wins, Expect 'Polite Transactionalism.' If Trump, 'It's in Your Face.'
Most people in Asia think Trump will win the 2024 election, says McLarty Associates Senior Partner Steven Okun. He weighs how the election might impact Asian trade.
‘Trade Is Very Sexy’: Deborah Elms on Global Trade News to Watch
Covering Chinese Investments is 'Job Security' for Journalists
International trade expert Deborah Elms tells Asia-based journalists which stories she thinks are underreported, will be newsy for a decade.
Keeping Humanity in Your Reporting: Mark Leibovich on Writing
Adding a Human Touch to Every Beat
The Atlantic staff writer Mike Leibovich still believes in the power of strong writing with a human touch.
Judy Smith: What the Real Olivia Pope Tells the Press
Crisis Management Expert Judy Smith Talks Trust and Truth in Media Relations
"I don't lie," says Smith, and "relationships matter."
Keeping it Local: Elections Reporting and Sustainable Media
Election Reporting is Stronger with Local Reporters
Director of Communications Jehangir Khattak and editor-mentor Mythili Sampathkumar at Center for Community Media spoke to Widening the Pipeline fellows about local news and election reporting.
Joseline Peña-Melnyk On Amplifying Latina Leadership
The Lived Experience of Latinas in Politics is a Vital Resource, Maryland’s District 21 Delegate Says
As the daughter of immigrants, Maryland Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk keeps a tight focus on equity and justice.
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
‘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.
