Category Archives: News

Perhaps no other political issue receives so little attention, relative to its importance, as open government. Elections come and go without candidates addressing this fundamental tenet of a democratic society. That’s because virtually all candidates, when asked, will say they are big fans of transparency. It’s an easy position to... - MORE -

To the broadcasters working through the holiday weekend, thank you!... - MORE -

WBA Chair Steve Wexler has dedicated his column for the upcoming WBA newsletter to discussing the importance of defending press freedoms. You can read his message here. In it, he writes, “Regardless of your political leanings, the idea that the press is ‘the enemy of the people’ or that... - MORE -

Anchors and reporters might sometimes find the words they said in their newscasts taken out of context and used for political purposes. It’s a tactic used to increase a campaign ad’s credibility. But it can be damaging for the anchors or reporters who find their reputations used for meeting a... - MORE -

Storms and flooding have reporters around Wisconsin busy covering a huge event that’s affecting the lives of thousands of people. Thank you to the reporters who are putting in the extra hours this week to keep Wisconsinites safe and help get the recovery process underway. You’re demonstrating the importance of... - MORE -

When you learn how to drive, you’re told to always have an escape route. These days, the same goes for journalism. This article about staying safe while working as a journalist in the field explains how an NPR reporter has learned to always know what escape routes are available while... - MORE -

Conventional wisdom lately has been that trust in the media low, but a new study suggests that’s not the case, particularly for local media. “Attitudes toward local news are not as influenced by political affiliations, the survey found.” The article has some great interactive graphics. Check it out.... - MORE -