The Top Campaign Finance Tools for Local News Sites April 16, 2012 By Mary Winter And how can smaller newspapers and TV stations get this info before their audiences?
Charlotte Journalists Tell Their City’s Story April 13, 2012 By Andria Krewson Four local experts flesh out the political scene in North Carolina
The Dangers of Silly Season April 13, 2012 By Brendan Nyhan How bored reporters and social media can hype fake controversies and spread misinformation
On the Trail of Maddow’s Michigan ‘Scoop’ April 12, 2012 By Anna Clark The MSNBC host botched the story in important ways. She should still stay on it
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
Energy Ad War Revs Up in Battleground States April 11, 2012 By Liz Cox Barrett Brace yourselves, reporters, and revisit our toolbox and chat
As Santorum Moves On, So Does the Coverage April 11, 2012 By Ken Knelly Some quick, quality analysis in Pennsylvania mixes with lack of links, context
The Heartbeat-Away Derby is Under Way April 11, 2012 By Walter Shapiro Treating the veepstakes like another political horse race produces lame conclusions
Where to Turn When Tackling Money-in-Politics Stories April 10, 2012 By Mary Winter A wealth of watchdog sites make campaign-finance data accessible, easy to work with
Narrowcasting the 2012 Election April 6, 2012 By Brendan Nyhan Why media polls that slice and dice the electorate could miss the big picture
Filling the Gaps in the Tar Heel State April 6, 2012 By Andria Krewson Nonprofit news sites offer alternative views, more depth to North Carolina’s residents
Detroit News Offers Smart Take on Family Planning Feud April 4, 2012 By Anna Clark But reporters should have talked to, not just about, women
Who Got The Fox News Vote? April 3, 2012 By Walter Shapiro In hours of pre-primary coverage, Rick Santorum was hard to find
Pittsburgh-Area Reporters Tested in Ad War April 3, 2012 By Ken Knelly Incumbent clash requires more outlets to move beyond he-said, she-said to what isn’t said
Does Fact-Checking Work? False Statements are Wrong Metric March 30, 2012 By Brendan Nyhan By naming and shaming worst offenders, reporters can make a difference
