FeaturedSeptember 26 2026

Open letter to journalists following Wednesday’s terrorist incidents

The following open letter from RTDNA Executive Director Dan Shelley was published Wednesday afternoon. Terrorist incidents such as those that have targeted CNN’s offices in New York City, current and former public officials, and political activists are inexcusable, reprehensible and, unfortunately, frightening. Now more than ever, we – the men and women who work hard… Read More: Open letter to journalists following Wednesday’s terrorist incidents »

NAB releases toolkit for reporting on religion

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the NAB Education Foundation this week released its new Reporting on Religion toolkit. The website provides guidelines and recommendations for local radio and television station newsrooms, as well as journalism students, for covering religion and/or faith-based stories and issues. The online line toolkit contains good, credible, practical content… Read More: NAB releases toolkit for reporting on religion »

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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.