Stimulus critics sought stimulus money
A cool thing about this project is that bloggers can embed the findings in their own posts.
Journalism
What is the function of journalism? How hard is it to become a journalist? Why is it so important? Find answers from a real journalist.
Collaboration: A touchy feely buzzword in journalism that’s actually good for readers
As scores of nonprofit, public-service media organizations sprout up around the country, “collaboration” is the latest buzzword in journalism circles.
How some journalists are encouraging bloggers to republish their stories
The Guardian offers a WordPress plugin that lets bloggers republish stories. In return, a Web advertisement automatically runs at the bottom of the post.
From surgeon to bank robber: What caused Dr. John Christian Gunn’s fall from grace?
“I’ve been watching doctors do lots of bizarre things for many years, but robbing a bank was new.”
Beware the evil media Hamster Wheel
The Hamster Wheel is investigations you will never see, good work left undone, public service not performed.
Buy an online subscription, avoid being plagued by online ads
Little Green Footballs is making an interesting offer to its online community: Pay $10 a month as a subscriber, and you’ll get to visit a cleaner, faster, ad-free version of the blog: This isn’t just a cosmetic improvement; to display those ads from Google Adsense and Amazon, we have to make several calls to external …
New ways to cover breaking news
A good example of how a smart phone can be an amazing tool when you’re covering breaking news
Uncovering hidden ties between state Rep. Jose Menendez and a housing developer
Since joining the Legislature in 2000, Menendez has been one of the most outspoken supporters of NRP and other developers in the affordable-housing sector.
Warning labels for journalists — and bloggers
The lesson here is that a blogger faces similar pressures and time constraints as a traditional reporter, and it’s easy to make sloppy mistakes.
Five news stories that show why open government is such a big deal
Here are five shining examples of why this pesky-open government thing matters.