Leinwand prepared for disaster on a moment’s notice
Journalists are used to weird working hours and conditions, but few could top USA Today's Donna Leinwand in that regard. As disaster reporter for USA Today, she travels…
Press freedom award goes to Sri Lankan journalist in murdered husband’s honor
For Sri Lankan journalist Sonali Samarasinghe, April 21 was a night to remember when she accepted, on behalf of her late husband, Lasantha Wickramatunga, the 2009 Freedom of the…
FOI ‘Access’ tour made a D.C. stop
On May 24, SPJ's Access Across America tour rolled into Washington, D.C., and 75 people learned Freedom of Information tricks from SPJ FOI Committee Chairman David Cuillier. The…
Agenda — June 7, 2010
CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MAY MINUTES TREASURER'S REPORT need to schedule audit – possible committee: Taylor, Stuart, Geimann PRESIDENT'S REPORT election results – 19 electronic/4 paper ballots VICE PRESIDENT'S…
Hearing June 7 on FOI ombudsman bill
Council Member Mary Cheh (Ward 3), chair of the Government Operations Committee, will hold a hearing at 10 a.m. June 7 on the Open Government Office Establishment Act of…