Usually, a single-source story is simply that – where journalists have one source. But, The Gazette has done something even better: They have a multiple, one-source story. Continue reading
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What are the meanings (and effects) of color in crime news?
I’m still trying to figure this out, so if you have ideas for answers, please let me know.
I am interested in how news media use color to depict crime. Continue reading
The subjectivity (and danger) of online comments
This spring, The Gazette in Cedar Rapids revamped its policy for online comments. Should the Press Citizen and other local media outlets do the same? Continue reading
I’m from “here”: What do geographic identifiers mean?
Has geographic location become the new racial identifier? Take a look at this story.
Call me, or email me, or something. No. Maybe send me a letter.
I spent yesterday afternoon on Iowa City’s “bad side.” What was interesting, in my conversations with young, African American youth there, was that they – without prodding – focused on how the news cover them. To counter the poor ways media cover their lives, I said that we all need to contact reporters about such coverage. But, I realized after I said it, that this is easier said than done. Continue reading