FeaturedSeptember 26 2026

Would You Report On A Rumor?

David Beard at Poynter has some thoughts – and facts – on this topic in this morning’s column. Why did one media company secretly pay out $30,000 for a rumor, which it later quashed, that President Trump fathered a child with an employee? Why has that company gone to such lengths to keep others silent… Read More: Would You Report On A Rumor? »

Pairing Technical Experts With Journalists

The Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard has a piece on this topic. It’s becoming increasingly important for reporters to have a grasp of the technology that’s involved in our everyday life. This seems like an idea whose time has come. Posted by Tim Morrissey

What If You Get Arrested While Covering A Protest?

The RTDNA has some very useful advice – and some rather frightening statistics about reporter arrests here. And the WBA Newsroom site has specific laws and rules for Wisconsin reporters here. Posted by Tim Morrissey

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    Thumbnail Sketch of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law

    A wallet-sized PDF summary of the Wisconsin Open Meetings and Open Records Laws has been developed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council.  You will find this handy reference, which provides a quick layperson’s explanation of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings and Open Records Laws, under the “resources” section of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council’s website.