The Green Lantern Theory of Sequestration February 27, 2013 By Brendan Nyhan Hey, pundits: President Obama can’t magically solve the budget impasse in Washington
Guns and public records: The Cherokee Scout‘s saga (UPDATED) February 26, 2013 By Corey Hutchins Another newspaper gets wounded–and an editor resigns–in the fight over weapons and privacy
The Big Boys: An affordability puzzle February 25, 2013 By Trudy Lieberman Healthcare Insurers push a one-sided meme, and the press runs with it
A puzzling parade of projections in PA February 22, 2013 By Anna Clark As debate on Medicaid expansion continues, can reporters point the way to credible figures?
People aren’t too worried about the sequester. Is the media to blame? February 22, 2013 By David Cay Johnston Coverage is too often dull or absent, but NYT piece on air travel is a standout
ProPublica shines a light on dark money February 21, 2013 By Mariah Blake In the murky new world of money-and-politics reporting, even small victories are hard won
Sequester debate takes hold in the press February 21, 2013 By David Cay Johnston The good, the bad, and the indifferent in this week’s coverage–plus some resources for reporters just tuning in
Immigration reform and private prison cash February 20, 2013 By Sasha Chavkin Key lawmakers in the immigration debate are among the top recipients of campaign contributions from the prison industry
The third party fever dream, revisited February 19, 2013 By Brendan Nyhan Five points for reporters to consider about third party prospects
VA background checks, WVA bar checks February 19, 2013 By Corey Hutchins A roundup of notable coverage on politics & policy from the southeast
The third party fever dream February 15, 2013 By Brendan Nyhan Why do some journalists keep predicting a major challenge to the two-party system?
Nate Silver defends contested post February 14, 2013 By Sasha Chavkin His decision to omit outside spending still leads to an incomplete analysis
What’s on the chopping block? February 12, 2013 By Trudy Lieberman The great sequestration guessing game: What will Democrats surrender?
State of the Union media prebuttal II February 12, 2013 By Brendan Nyhan What reporters should do instead of overhyping the SOTU
