Continued Advocacy Needed for the Local Journalism Sustainability Act
On the 110th episode of Editor & Publisher Reports, Publisher and Host Mike Blinder sat down with the National Newspapers Association’s (NNA) chair, Brett...
Are you ready for the new year? Take inventory, prepare a calendar
It’s standard procedure at many newspapers to chronicle headlines in year-end editions. The continuing social and economic impact of COVID-19 is certain to capture...
Student Journalism: More Needed Than Ever
In more communities today than ever, student publications are doing double-duty — reporting news of schools and surrounding communities — and doing both well.
As...
Shorter is better
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Carefully screen columns by public officials
How will the Legislature deal with a record budget surplus, and what will it mean for taxpayer pocketbooks? Are there implications for public safety...
Open government is key to honest government
When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.”
That’s human nature, particularly for officials...
What’s happened to the nuts and bolts of public safety reporting?
Crime and public safety are garnering more headlines across the country. Law enforcement and racial disparities in the criminal justice system are under increasing...
Applications open for 2026 National Press Club scholarships
The National Press Club and the Institute are now accepting applications for all 2026 scholarships. Each year, more than $30,000 in funding is awarded to student...
Entrepreneurial speaker advocates changing jobs and embracing change
‘The people who I have found to be the sharpest and most interesting are people who have moved around a lot ... Conversely the...
Berkshire Eagle Opinion: SJC ruling benefits press, readers
The Berkshire Eagle | January 3, 2020
The concept of "fair report privilege" in regard to the press goes...