WBA NewsroomClearly Labeling News And Opinion
Although this article is written mainly for print journalists, the principles apply to broadcast journalism. Posted by Tim Morrissey
September 28 2026
“Hang Up And Go In”
It’s the middle of the night. Your cell phone rings. It’s the station calling. Something BIG is happening. Here’s an interesting column about how some veteran reporters treat such an emergency call: hang up and get in to the station. Posted by Tim Morrissey
CJR: It’s Time To Stop Calling Those Hate Groups “Alt Right”
Alternative facts…alternative right…this administration has given us things to think about like none other. But the Columbia Journalism Review makes the case that we should not use “alt-right” in our stories. Read the piece 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.