‘Resetting’ The Plain Dealer November 27, 2012 By T.C. Brown What’s to become of Cleveland’s daily, a bright spot in Ohio’s coverage of election 2012?
An Ohio election special causes controversy November 8, 2012 By T.C. Brown TPM flags some anti-Obama programming on Sinclair stations
Election Day worries in Ohio November 6, 2012 By T.C. Brown Lawsuits, provisional ballots, alleged software glitches—and the coverage of it all
Getting ready for ballot battles in Ohio November 3, 2012 By T.C. Brown Reporters explore ‘nightmare scenarios’—and offer some practical advice to voters
Toledo Blade disappoints on Jeep-to-China claims November 1, 2012 By Liz Cox Barrett For Ohioans targeted by Romney’s misleading rhetoric, the paper confuses more than it clarifies
In Ohio, campaign coverage is anti-social October 25, 2012 By T.C. Brown Reporting on candidates’ social media strategies is largely absent in key battleground
As ads flood Ohio House race, will coverage keep up? October 12, 2012 By T.C. Brown A review finds some solid work, but there’s room for more enterprising journalism
How to cover the horse race? October 5, 2012 By T.C. Brown Ohio’s press-watchers weigh in on the contest between campaigns and reporters
As campaigns cross Ohio, Romney stops to talk September 28, 2012 By T.C. Brown Blade seeks tax plan clarity, while Plain Dealer revisits coal policy, auto bailout
In Ohio, barbs traded on China trade September 20, 2012 By T.C. Brown Cincinnati Enquirer helps readers sort through a few
ProPublica ‘pull[s] back the curtain’ September 11, 2012 By T.C. Brown Justin Elliott shines light on a dark money group in Ohio; reporters there should take note
A reporter in Ohio goes on the attack over drones September 7, 2012 By T.C. Brown Fox 19’s Ben Swann makes waves with tough questions for president about kill list
Kasich, out of context September 4, 2012 By T.C. Brown After HuffPost’s story makes the Ohio governor’s words appear inflammatory, an update won’t do
Covering Romney in Ohio’s coal country August 17, 2012 By T.C. Brown Visit draws sharp questions from across state line, and solid stories from big-city papers
In Ohio, misleading messages about military voting August 9, 2012 By T.C. Brown The state’s major papers challenge claims about the motives behind an Obama lawsuit
For Obama in Ohio, a mix of substance and pageantry August 3, 2012 By T.C. Brown In Akron, coverage leans too far toward softer stuff, but other outlets do better
What to remember about the ‘war over women’ July 27, 2012 By T.C. Brown Press is right to focus on the contest, but polls showing major shift deserve a closer look
Cincinnati Enquirer unpacks campaign claims July 18, 2012 By T.C. Brown Ohioans will need more help from their media navigating candidates’ rhetoric
Explaining how Ohio ‘really works’ June 25, 2012 By T.C. Brown Columnist Thomas Suddes works in the political "lab" that is the Buckeye State
How the duel for Ohio played in the Buckeye State June 15, 2012 By T.C. Brown Local news offers workmanlike coverage for workmanlike speeches—and one memorable metaphor
In Ohio, the money-in-politics story is rich June 13, 2012 By T.C. Brown Reporters in Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton follow the money
Uncovering an investigation in Ohio June 1, 2012 By T.C. Brown The New Republic finds news that local papers hadn’t. Why did that happen, and how big a problem is it?
In Ohio, political money gets around May 10, 2012 By T.C. Brown Dayton Daily News shows how local lawmakers shuffle campaign donations to cash-strapped colleagues
What’s the right way to cover Joe the Plumber? May 3, 2012 By T.C. Brown Reporters in northern Ohio bring scrutiny to bear on an unusual candidate
Covering Ohio’s Changing Economy April 25, 2012 By T.C. Brown Can reporters connect the candidates’ rhetoric to on-the-ground reality?
In Ohio, a Good Look at Oil and Gas Influence April 12, 2012 By T.C. Brown After strong work from Dispatch, Plain Dealer notes lawmaker’s sudden fundraising success
The Plain Dealer on a Potential Senator’s ‘Estrangement’ from Truth March 29, 2012 By T.C. Brown Mandel says he won’t be swayed by fact-checks; reporter promises to stay ‘vigilant’
In Ohio, a Spotlight on Super PAC Ads March 8, 2012 By T.C. Brown As a new campaign urges stations to reject misleading ads, how sharp is the conflict between conscience and cash?
A Laurel to the Toledo Blade March 2, 2012 By T.C. Brown Paper challenges Romney on his manufacturing message
As Primary Nears, It’s Time to Dig Deep in Ohio February 24, 2012 By T.C. Brown Blade‘s strong story on housing crisis offers a good model
