Ratification of the 21st Amendment

On this date in 1933 the 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment. To the joy of journalists across the country, liquor was once again legal.

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Job Opening in Media Relations

Okay, it ain't journalism but it is a way to put those journalism skills to work. Media Relations Coordinator Organization: Center for Global Development Location: United States (Washington, DC) Website:…

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Local and global connections, where are the stories?

Last Friday CBS News did a story about how Americans are craving different spices. NPR did the same story two weeks earlier. At the time of the NPR piece I…

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Monday morning smile

Sometimes we just need a little humor to get us through the day. And we all live and die by deadlines.

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Picnic canceled

Oops. The weather is not cooperating. DC SPJ has to cancel its annual picnic.

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