I wrote a Poynter Online story this week about the working relationship between journalists and press secretaries, following the publication of White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan’s new book, in which he criticizes the press for not being aggressive enough in the lead-up to the Iraq War. The topic of this piece is also relevantContinue reading “Journalists and Press Secretaries: Understanding the Divide”
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Value in Virtual Communities
In preparation for the end of the primary season Tuesday night, I looked at ways in which journalists can use virtual communities such as Facebook and Twitter to enhance their political coverage. It’s funny when I think back to this time last year. I used to have trouble seeing the value in social networking sites.Continue reading “Value in Virtual Communities”
Many Disatisfied with Iraq War Coverage
I wrote an article for Poynter Online this week, which you can check out here. The story lists findings from a study that Poynter commissioned to find out more about Americans’ views on the Iraq war coverage. Many of those surveyed (47 percent) classified the coverage as “poor.” Interestingly enough, people said they wanted toContinue reading “Many Disatisfied with Iraq War Coverage”
How Personal Writing Makes Us Better Journalists
I wrote a centerpiece for Poynter Online today about journalists who have found that personal writing makes them better reporters — by teaching them to look for greater details in their stories, making them more sensitive to the people they interview and by helping them develop a deeper appreciation for the work they do. I’veContinue reading “How Personal Writing Makes Us Better Journalists”
A Swimming/Summer Story Idea
I just wrote a Diversity at Work post, “Bridging the Minority Swimming Gap,” about a new study that found that 58 percent of black children can’t swim compared with 31 percent of Caucasian children. One reader, who is a teacher, pointed out to me that the word “pool” in my article could just as easilyContinue reading “A Swimming/Summer Story Idea”
‘Is Racism Making Us Sick?’
I wrote a Diversity at Work blog item this week about a new documentary, “Unnatural Causes.” The documentary reveals that minorities are often unhealthier than their white counterparts, in large part because of racism and discrimination: When I think about racism, I think about emotional pain, ignorance, the need for equality. So when I recentlyContinue reading “‘Is Racism Making Us Sick?’”
‘Largo Adults Get Kicks from Childhood Game’
Screengrab of St. Pete Times story. Photo taken by Atoyia Deans, St. Petersburg Times. A story I wrote about adult kickball appeared in today’s issue of the St. Petersburg Times. I played kickball in an adult league last fall and hadn’t really thought about why I played, other than the fact that I wanted toContinue reading “‘Largo Adults Get Kicks from Childhood Game’”
‘Hands in Motion Interpret Story of Classic Comic Opera’
A story I wrote appeared in today’s St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times. The story is about a trio of signers who will be interpreting a production of H.M.S. Pinafore tomorrow, March 8, at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center. ————————- Kristen Willbur has trouble keeping her hands still. She uses them to communicate, express emotion andContinue reading “‘Hands in Motion Interpret Story of Classic Comic Opera’”
Word on the Street 