by admin | Mar 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Federal stimulus checks bring out the worst in reporting `whom’ vs. `what’ The Inlander/May 2009 Money is being distributed at record pace these days, courtesy of federal stimulus checks. And though the bailout prompted partisan debate at the Capitol,...
by Jim Pumarlo | Mar 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Plant the seeds now for 2010 election coverage The Inlander/March 2009 The conclusion of the 2008 political campaign – though one of the most memorable in U.S. history with the election of President Barack Obama – most likely brought a collective sigh to the general...
by Jim Pumarlo | Mar 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Tips for gathering the tough news Publishers’ Auxiliary/March 2009 Developing policies for tackling tough and sensitive issues is no easy task. It requires thorough and conscientious consultation with people within and outside newspaper offices. Once guidelines...
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...
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