In Ferguson, local news coverage shines August 20, 2014 By Deron Lee ‘At so many of these press events, the speakers keep making the point that these cameras will go away…We won’t go away’
Cop corruption probe sparks newspaper feud [UPDATE] August 20, 2014 By Daniel Denvir A spiked story is at the center of a bitter fight between Philadelphia’s two dailies
Detroit’s Dan Gilbert and the ‘savior complex’ August 18, 2014 By Anna Clark How do you cover a dominating figure in a struggling city without losing your skepticism?
Can Ferguson police legally withhold the officer’s name? (UPDATED) August 14, 2014 By Jonathan Peters A review of Missouri’s case law and open records statute suggests courts might see it as a close call
A TV reporter sheds light on entrapment concerns August 14, 2014 By Susannah Nesmith Florida sheriff accused of using media to publicly shame innocent men
Reporter faces jail time for scoop in gruesome murder case August 14, 2014 By Rui Kaneya A sensational homicide trial in Illinois tests the boundary of the state’s shield law
Texas reporters shut out of immigration court August 13, 2014 By Michelle Garcia Officials are fast-tracking deportation hearings for Central American migrants, and journalists who once got a welcoming media campaign now find locked doors
Gannett’s changes bring excitement, some pain, and a full-time beer beat August 7, 2014 By Corey Hutchins A conversation with Joshua Awtry, the chain’s top editor in the Carolinas
IRS controversy raises the question: What are the limits of the local angle? August 6, 2014 By Anna Clark Cincy paper delivered solid coverage, but "what we didn’t do is put a face on it locally"
The problem with ‘scoreboard’ reporting on the gun violence beat August 5, 2014 By Rui Kaneya Chicago’s reporters work to bring context and accountability to the city’s crime stories
After murders raise questions about parole supervision, LA Times sues for records August 1, 2014 By Jonathan Peters Paper invokes Jaycee Dugard precedent to argue for access to parole documents
Why one editor won’t run any more op-eds by the Heritage Foundation’s top economist July 31, 2014 By Deron Lee A reply to Paul Krugman on state taxes and job growth made some incorrect claims
How an activist journalist’s commitment to a poor Chicago community led to a big FOIA win (UPDATED) July 31, 2014 By Rui Kaneya After a years-long fight, city agrees that records of police misconduct complaints will be public
There are 6,300 state-level races this year. CPI staffs up to track the money flow. July 30, 2014 By Gabriel Rosenberg With a $2.9 million grant, the center plans a multi-year project examining local campaign ads, outside spending, and influence
What’s the matter with South Carolina? July 29, 2014 By Jonathan Peters The trend in the state turns against open government, but this debate shouldn’t be over yet
