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Working with data from the judicial system is notoriously challenging, from antiquated information practices to minimal if any obligation to comply with records requests. In this panel, representatives of two […]
This class seeks to help you solve a common problem in journalism: Data stored in a computer generated PDF -- or, worse, an image PDF. We'll first walk through how […]
Get advice on getting the most out of your open records requests to colleges and universities who are notorious for finding ways to avoid transparency, especially in areas of controversy […]
How are you sure that great source with the perfect quote isn't too good to be true? Even great reporters can get tricked by fake names or sketchy backgrounds. We'll […]
This practical workshop will lay out public records to help attendees examine racial justice in their communities, and how to acquire those records. From police abuse, to red lining, to […]
Police departments can be some of the slowest and least helpful with public records. Learn some workarounds that can lead you to impactful investigations. We walk you through federal, state […]
Anyone who has filed a public records request has likely been met with frustration after frustration. In this session, we'll give specific advice on overcoming FOIA roadblocks. We'll walk through […]
Forensic news you can use: A conversation with 2021 duPont-Columbia Awards winners, The Washington Post Visual Forensic Team’s Senior Producer Nadine Ajaka, with reporters Joyce Lee and Aaron Davis, aimed […]
Get your FOI templates ready to roll. In this quick-paced, lightning-round style session, two investigative reporters and public records geeks will cover their favorite, most unique, overlooked and under-appreciated records […]
People inclined toward domestic terrorism and extremism are in all of our communities, and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot exposed that this issue goes well beyond protected speech and ideology. […]
This panel will cover ideas on how to do local accountability stories paired with suggestions on public records attendees can request and questions they should ask in their own communities. […]
Does your project contain complex FOIA questions? Unsure of how to proceed? Bring your questions for an informal discussion with Matt Topic, who leads the Freedom of Information practice at […]
Fact-checkers dismantle and reassemble investigations, scrutinizing claims from top to bottom. But far from every newsroom has a fact-checking department. This session would be a lesson in how to apply […]
Nursing homes and other longterm care facilities accounted for over 182,000 deaths during the pandemic – almost 40% of all U.S. deaths — and have long been plagued with concerns […]
Not every newsroom has an investigative team, so watchdog reporting needs to come from reporters finding stories on their beats. Hear from reporters who will share their tips for working […]
Learn new and old reporting tricks as two reporters highlight a selection of great local watchdog journalism from the past year. Hear firsthand presentations by local reporters from across the […]
