by Jim Pumarlo | Feb 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
A sensitive approach to reporting on sexual abuse The Inlander/February 2009 Sexual abuse is one of the most sensitive topics reported in newspapers. The victims often want to avoid publicity, but reporting sex crimes may help prevent future similar crimes and help...
by Jim Pumarlo | Jan 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Don’t forget the story behind the statistics Publishers’ Auxiliary/January 2009 Police were called to a house where a teen-ager refused to leave after the owners were served eviction papers for being arrears on mortgage payments. The youth was removed without...
by Jim Pumarlo | Jan 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Yes, it’s public information – but press must be responsible The Inlander/January 2009 Newspapers are privileged to publish a variety of information due to state and federal laws. Without these rights, the pages would be void of content that is the...
by Jim Pumarlo | Dec 1, 2008 | Recent Writing
Report the news, and then provide second-day stories The Inlander/December 2008 Suicides. Strikes. Traffic fatalities. Each provides sensitive circumstances, and each presents challenges for coverage, especially in community newspapers. These are the type of stories...
by Jim Pumarlo | Nov 1, 2008 | Recent Writing
Letters should promote the exchange of ideas The Inlander/November 2008 Here’s one list of basic dos and don’ts to ensure that the letters column will remain relevant: Limit length: Readers have limited attention span for lengthy stories. The same is true for letters....
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