When you learn how to drive, you’re told to always have an escape route. These days, the same goes for journalism. This article about staying safe while working as a journalist in the field explains how an NPR reporter has learned to always know what escape routes are available while covering a story, particularly political… Read More: Safety for journalists: Have an escape route »

Conventional wisdom lately has been that trust in the media low, but a new study suggests that’s not the case, particularly for local media. “Attitudes toward local news are not as influenced by political affiliations, the survey found.” The article has some great interactive graphics. Check it out.