Should journalists care about the State of the Union address? January 20, 2015 By David Uberti The annual speech no longer packs a punch, and the media is starting to notice
How political campaigns use Twitter to shape media coverage December 9, 2014 By David Uberti The Romney and Obama teams used social media to manipulate media narratives during 2012 debates
On the NSA, a White House credibility problem July 14, 2014 By David Uberti The AP report on the destruction of The Guardian‘s hard drives is just the latest evidence that reporters can’t trust the Obama administration on spying claims
FOIA win against government on drones April 23, 2014 By Cora Currier Will it lead to more or less disclosure in the future?
Stories I’d like to see April 22, 2014 By Steven Brill Obama’s unaccountable briefers, pipeline bribery, and economic woes at Yankee Stadium
The Obama administration’s pursuit of whistleblowers is taking a toll February 14, 2014 By Lauren Kirchner The US dropped 13 Points in the Global Press Freedom Index
Wide media reaction to NSA speech January 21, 2014 By Lauren Kirchner Reactions ranged from cautious optimism, to frustrated disappointment, to a what-did-you-expect kind of resigned acceptance
Journalism shafted in NSA speech January 17, 2014 By Kira Goldenberg The only acceptable narrative is the one the president chooses
The roots of the shutdown fight October 1, 2013 By Brendan Nyhan Why reporters should go local in covering the House GOP
It’s the second term, stupid! September 19, 2013 By Brendan Nyhan Why journalists shouldn’t blame all of Obama’s problems on Syria
Questions for President Obama about Syria September 11, 2013 By Dave Marash Here’s what the press should find out
Covering facts versus the ‘narrative’ May 17, 2013 By Brendan Nyhan The challenge for journalists when scandal fever hits
Medicare Uncovered: Figuring out the president’s plan April 16, 2013 By Trudy Lieberman An Associated Press story offers more fog than sunshine
McCarthy faces transparency questions April 12, 2013 By Curtis Brainard Journalists, GOP demand more openness at EPA
Leave appearance out of it April 12, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco Because she isn’t currently a candidate, Obama’s remarks didn’t necessarily hurt Kamala Harris. But if she had been running, a new study says that they would have hurt her
James Goodale: It’s a bad time for press freedoms March 19, 2013 By Susan Armitage A Q&A with the former chief counsel to The New York Times
Stories I’d like to see March 19, 2013 By Steven Brill Presidential aloofness, a patent rush, and disclosing Washington corruption
Special interests and Obama’s political advocacy group March 13, 2013 By Sasha Chavkin Here are four ways lobbyists and corporations can still influence Organizing for Action
Brain mapping February 28, 2013 By Curtis Brainard NYT raises questions about federal project, science press provides answers
The Green Lantern Theory of Sequestration February 27, 2013 By Brendan Nyhan Hey, pundits: President Obama can’t magically solve the budget impasse in Washington
People aren’t too worried about the sequester. Is the media to blame? February 22, 2013 By David Cay Johnston Coverage is too often dull or absent, but NYT piece on air travel is a standout
Morgenson rebuts the Geithner hosannas February 6, 2013 By Ryan Chittum The Treasury Secretary’s legacy in context
Stories I’d like to see January 22, 2013 By Steven Brill The next terrorist attack, Obama’s Medicare cuts, and the gun lobby
The president’s lady problem January 11, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco News outlets were right to report on Obama’s track record of hiring women, but that’s not the only type of diversity to keep in mind
Coming clean on food safety January 3, 2013 By Helena Bottemiller The Obama administration’s lack of transparency makes a difficult beat that much harder