New rules on political ads: how to mine them May 4, 2012 By Steven Waldman Finding gold may require a group effort
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
In an age of walled-off candidates, longing for LBJ May 3, 2012 By Walter Shapiro Caro’s latest opus offers a strong case for the enduring value of journalistic access
28 hours of political ads (and a few minutes of news) May 1, 2012 By Ken Knelly Tallying the ad buys at six local TV stations for one Pennsylvania primary race
Network Anchors for Romney? April 30, 2012 By Elizabeth Wilner and Ken Goldstein Campaign ads are making greater use of TV news footage. Is that a problem?
How Adelson’s Cash Could Really Matter April 27, 2012 By Jay Jones And how solid campaign coverage can help voters see past the ad blitz
From Etch a Sketch to Hilary Rosen April 26, 2012 By Walter Shapiro The new Rule Book for reporting on outbreaks of feigned outrage
Covering Ohio’s Changing Economy April 25, 2012 By T.C. Brown Can reporters connect the candidates’ rhetoric to on-the-ground reality?
In Colorado, Campaign Fundraising Stories Half-Told April 24, 2012 By Mary Winter What campaigns disclose ahead of disclosure deadlines won’t be the full story
In a Social Campaign, What Role for the Press? April 23, 2012 By Andria Krewson A conversation with UNC’s Daniel Kreiss
In PA Primary, Television News is Late to the Game April 20, 2012 By Ken Knelly An ad barrage, but little context, depth to local on-air reporting
When Ads Blur the Truth, Will Coverage Fight Back? April 19, 2012 By Andria Krewson Clarity within news stories can correct dubious claims
The Campaign-Finance Stories That Don’t Get Written April 18, 2012 By Walter Shapiro Consultants and insiders feed the fundraising frenzy. How much do they make, anyway?
Q&A: Dennis Myers, news editor of Reno News & Review April 16, 2012 By Jay Jones On “inch-deep” campaign coverage and “manufactured” candidates
