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Bombing Story Lesson: Handle with care

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:04 GMT

A visiting friend from Boston last week complained bitterly about press coverage after the marathon bombings. Among other things, she wanted to know why so many outlets reported that there had been arrests, when in fact no one had yet been arrested. She was voicing the frustration of millions of news consumers, and she had an excellent point. Where did the media go wrong?

The Picture We’ll Never See

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:10 GMT

At the same time that federal gun-control legislation is having trouble finding enough votes, the Washington Post reports, Connecticut legislators agreed on bill limiting gun magazines to 10 rounds, requiring registration and a host of other measures, according to the New York Times.
Maybe it takes a massacre to focus the attention.

Stay in Touch with NPF

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:15 GMT

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Time’s Cancer Cover: Over the line?

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:11 GMT

Journalist and National Press Foundation speaker Seth Mnookin writes in Slate that the recent Time Magazine coverline “How to Cure Cancer,” is “wrong, grandiose and cruel.” The National Press Foundation has delivered solid information on cancer issues for journalists in annual programs over four years, and no expert has suggested that we’re close to a cure, though more money for research surely helps, as the Time article suggests.

The Newbie: Covering the SCOTUS

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:19 GMT

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter and Former NPF Paul Miller Fellow Tracie Mauriello covered the Supreme Court of the United States, for the first time, while reporting on Prop8 and DOMA and she learned a few things about covering the SCOTUS.

A Message from NPF President, Bob Meyers

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:43 GMT

As newsrooms have downsized, as more work has been piled on more reporters covering more beats, as more journalism education organizations have levied fees for their training, we’ve changed with the times but continued our policy of never charging a dime.

Support Non-Profit Journalism this Season

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:56 GMT

Josh Stearn’s partnered with PBS MediaShift to spread some wisdom on why non-profit journalism organizations matter, in his campaign Give4News. Consider supporting the National Press Foundation if you participated in one of our many free programs or used the resources we provide.

National Press Foundation Announces 2012 Awards for Accomplishment

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:34 GMT

WASHINGTON: The recipients of some of the most prestigious awards in journalism have been announced.

Remembering Joe Allbritton

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:05 GMT

Joseph L. Allbritton, the media magnate and banker who died December 12 at age 87, was an early and anonymous supporter of the National Press Foundation. He may well have kept NPF afloat. Read NPF President, Bob Meyers’ recollection of Joe’s contribution.

Key Takeaways: What we’re learning about TB and other Lung Diseases

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:02 GMT

This post includes highlights, slides and audio from the world’s experts on Lung Health issues. During NPF’s three-day program for journalists on Lung Health, we will be tweeting and sharing photos from Kuala Lumpur.