‘Resetting’ The Plain Dealer What’s to become of Cleveland’s daily, a bright spot in Ohio's coverage of election 2012? November 27, 2012 By T.C. Brown
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
Q&A: Robert Higgs, editor of PolitiFact Ohio February 14, 2012 By T.C. Brown On the site’s mission and impact, and on "truth vigilantes"
