WBA NewsroomGretchen Carlson Wins First Amendment Award
The prestigious award from RTDNA will be awarded to the former CBS and Fox News anchor early next month. Read about why she won the award here. Posted by Tim Morrissey
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Precautions Relating To Using Social Media In Your Reporting
Fake Tweets by the dozens were put up shortly after the massacre in Parkland, Florida. Here are some tips from Poynter about using social media in your reporting. Posted by Tim Morrissey
Alternative News Sites: A Reality
Not just a plot element from the TV show “Homeland”, there are actual “alternative news” sites. The RTDNA sounds the alarm. 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.