DARE: NJ Governor to Sign Bill Dedicating $5M to Help Local Media
New Jersey sets aside millions to buttress local news coverage. ABC News Chief Investigative correspondent Brian Ross suspended over botched story on Trump Russia investigation. Capitol Gazette gunman had… More
DARE: For Local Newspapers, Angry Readers Are a Given. But Killings Send Shivers.
In the wake of the Capital Gazette killings, journalists nationwide reflect on the barrages of hate they receive in their inboxes and social media feeds. More
Murder in American Newsroom Sends Shockwaves through our Country
"Word that dedicated journalists, editors, and staff were killed and wounded while at work in a community newsroom sends shockwaves through our country." More
DARE: Trump Ramps up Rhetoric: Democrats Want ‘Illegal Immigrants’ to ‘Infest our Country’
Dehumanization rhetoric ramps up as President Trump and his allies use words like “infest” to describe people who seek to immigrate. Homeland Security Secretary who defended Trump policy separating… More
DARE: Trump Again Falsely Blames Democrats for His Separation Tactic
Presidential falsehoods about the administration's separation of children from their immigrant parents raises the pressure on news organizations. More
DARE: Trump Administration Challenges University of Michigan Anti-Bullying Rules
Trump Administration challenges University of Michigan anti-bullying initiative. Fifteen Syracuse students suspended over video depicting verbal offenses that students say were intended as satire. More
DARE: The Repeal of Net Neutrality Is Official. Here’s How That Could Affect You.
The Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of net neutrality rules that required internet service providers to offer equal access to all web content take effect. More
FBI’s Seizure of Journalist’s Records a Troubling Step Requiring Government Explanation
“The fact that the FBI seized a journalists’ personal and professional phone and email records going back years, will cast an inevitable chill on newsgathering at a time when… More
DARE: Sarah Sanders on Inaccurate Statement: ‘I’m an Honest Person’
Presidential press secretary repeatedly defends her credibility to reporters pressing on White House falsehoods. Abuse including death threats targets HuffPost reporter who revealed person behind bigoted Twitter account, but… More
DARE: Facebook Gave Device Makers Deep Access to Data on Users and Friends
Facebook agreements giving device makers access to vast amounts of users’ personal information come to light. Trump expected to nominate a conservative ally of Stephen Bannon to head Broadcasting… More
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