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A Black Eye For Journalism

This story is getting a lot of play, concerning a literal – and figurative – black eye: literally for Harry Ried; figuratively for Journalism.  Note the comments about two-thirds of the way through the article, from Prof. Robert Dreschel, head of the Center for Journalism Ethics at UW-Madison. Read the brief article from the Tampa… Read More: A Black Eye For Journalism »

Pew Research: State of the Media 2015

No big spoilers in my “tease” – but it’s good news for network TV news and the Huffington Post.  Read the results here.   Posted by Tim Morrissey

More On The Brian Williams Saga

It was back in February that the world changed for NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor Brian Williams. There was a quick on-camera apology one night; then a longer apology the next night; then Williams was sidelined by his bosses at NBC/Comcast.  First, the story was that Williams had embellished a story about his… Read More: More On The Brian Williams Saga »

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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.