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Some Cautions About Using Superlatives In Your Stories

“Worst ever”, “never before seen”, and similar phrases are commonly heard in our broadcasts. Often, these superlatives prove to be false. A few days ago, a FEMA administrator said getting food and water to the people of Puerto Rico was the biggest logistical problem in U.S. history. That, of course,... - MORE -

Know Your Rights As A Reporter: An RTDNA Seminar

Know Your Reporting Rights: Learn when to not back down Please join us during Free Speech Week on Friday, October 20, 1:30pm to 3:00pm EDT, for an important discussion on the First Amendment and reporters’ rights that will be hosted at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., and streamed... - MORE -

More Attempts To Limit First Amendment Protections

In Wisconsin, the legislature is considering a bill which would redefine protest gatherings. A number of other states are also attempting to dial back First Amendment guarantees. Read RTDNA executive director Dan Shelly’s column about it, here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -