Changes in application of Freedom of Information Act

One of Pres. Obama’s first acts as president was to order federal agencies to approach requests under the Freedom of Information Act “with a clear presumption” in the face of…

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Judges needed: An easy way to get involved

If you’ve wanted to get more involved with SPJ activities in small steps you might want to consider helping judge the Mark of Excellence Awards for college journalists. We still…

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Reminder: Social Networks and Journalism

The D.C. Pro chapter is holding a program about online social networking on Jan. 24, 2009, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Space is limited. Facilitators for this program include: Ron…

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A day of sadness

Today marks the 90th anniversary of when America tried to legislate morality. Prohibition took effect Jan. 16, 1919 when the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. The enacting…

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Not sure this approach will work, but in this economy, who knows?

My friend Nury Vittachi has some suggestions on how to land a job. (And I won’t even comment on his use of “till.”) Fake it till you make it. I…

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