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’
A Strong Veepstakes Story from the Tampa Bay Times March 29, 2012 By Brian E. Crowley Focus on Rubio’s deeds—not words—brings new insights
Why is the Press So Ready to Count Santorum Out? March 28, 2012 By Walter Shapiro Voters think their primary choices still matter
Little Context for Obama Energy Speech in Ohio March 27, 2012 By Curtis Brainard Local reports present a war of words without much fact checking
News Organizations That Lobby Against Their Own Reporters’ Interests March 27, 2012 By Steven Waldman Media companies are fighting political transparency while their reporters demand it
The Etch-a-Sketch Press March 22, 2012 By Brendan Nyhan How the media constructed another Romney gaffe—and why it is unlikely to matter
Michigan’s Bad Integrity Report Card March 21, 2012 By Anna Clark A close look at coverage in the “Trust Us State”
Inspecting Local TV’s “Public Inspection Files” March 20, 2012 By The Editors CJR explores the filing cabinets in five states
Sun’s Damon Discusses How She Got the Goods on NV Lawmakers March 16, 2012 By Jay Jones Exposé on spending disclosures all started with a source
Back to School with Santorum March 16, 2012 By Ken Knelly Journalists take a closer look at claims about his Penn State days
Tracking Campaign Cash in Colorado March 16, 2012 By Mary Winter An interview with Denver Post reporter Karen Crummy
Southern Polls: Going Beyond Hillbillies March 15, 2012 By Andria Krewson Even pushback against media meme invokes tired stereotypes
WFTV’s Sensationalism Soils Solid Obama Sit-Down March 14, 2012 By Brian E. Crowley Orlando reporter suggests recent Afghanistan killings comparable to My Lai
Univision Report Features Bo—And, Oh, Barack, Too March 14, 2012 By Jay Jones Interview segment embraces White House’s light-touch frame
Repaving the Trail March 14, 2012 By Justin Peters Campaign reporting can be terrible. Here’s how to make it better.
