Beyond Prisons — Episode 30: Prison Reporting
Kim and Brian share their best practices for journalists looking to improve their reporting on incarceration and related issues.
Member Newsletter: Breaking Through Secrecy That Enables Abuse Of Prisoners
Journalist and editor Brian Sonenstein recently wrote about retaliation for supporting the prison strike and provides further insights into his reporting.
Appeals Court Rules Against Idaho’s Unconstitutional Ag-Gag Law Aimed At Suppressing Journalists
In a decision upholding the First Amendment, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled key parts of an Idaho “ag-gag” law are unconstitutional.
Crime Analyst And FiveThirtyEight Commentator Concealed Law Enforcement Employment
Jeff Asher, a New Orleans-based crime analyst who contributes to FiveThirtyEight, has not disclosed his employment with local police.
When Government Wanted To Prosecute Tribune Reporter For Leak—But Feared Public Just Wouldn’t Get It
New documents by the National Security Archive reveal why a grand jury refused to prosecute a Chicago Tribune reporter during World War II for a leak.
Barrett Brown Says Justice Department Subpoenaed The Intercept For Records On Him
The in-house counsel for the Intercept received a subpoena from the Justice Department for all communications between journalist Barrett Brown and his editor.
Journalists Sue Chicago Police For Records On ‘Heat List’ Used For Predictive Policing
Chicago journalists sued the police for refusing to release records that may reveal their computerized predictions on who will likely engage in gun violence.
Notes On The Trump Justice Department’s First Leak Prosecution
Reality Winner is the first person to be charged with violating the Espionage Act under President Donald Trump’s administration.
The FBI Director’s Unsettling Argument For Why WikiLeaks Doesn’t Deserve First Amendment Protection
FBI director James Comey indicated WikiLeaks remains focus for intelligence agencies and prosecuting Julian Assange for his work as a publisher remains possible.
Around The Empire – Episode 16: The Blacklisting of Independent Media Feat. Kyle Kulinski
Journalist Kyle Kulinski discusses media concentration and the seemingly coordinated strategy to weaken, undermine, and destroy independent media.