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Four historians who have written extensively on the decision to drop the atomic bombs discussed their findings, then took questions from journalists in a Zoom conversation. This 75th anniver…

A book party for Now, Let Me Tell You What I Really Think, by Chris Matthews was held at Time Magazine’s Margaret Carlson’s Georgetown home. The event includes remarks by Carlson, Chis Matth…

Participants in a film drama about journalist Edward R. Murrow discussed the movie and the impact Murrow had on journalism and America’s political culture. The film, titled Good Night and Go…

A panel of journalists talked about the upcoming election year and the changes in campaign coverage. They discussed the presidential candidates and topics such as the value of celebrity endo…

Witnesses testified for and against proposed legislation, the 2007 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act, which would allow the photographing, broadcasting and televising of federal court proceeding…

The panelists talked about the future of the news industry. Statistics were presented about the public obtaining news from newspapers, television news programs, or the Internet. Other topics…

Panelists discussed the ways new technologies such as cell phones, digital cameras, and camcorders are allowing ordinary citizens to capture events, are affecting the gathering and reporting…

First Senators Grassley and Schumer testified. Then judges, attorneys and television executives testified about the use of cameras in the courtrooms of various federal courts. Among the topi…

The Newseum hosted a forum at the National Press Club on the topic of the state of the First Amendment in 2001. Following a presentation of data collected by Professor Yalof’s New England Su…

Ms. Cochran discussed her desire to see the federal government pass a “Federal Shield Law” that would provide an absolute protection for confidential sources. She also reacted to the previou…

Media personalities spoke about coverage of the 2000 presidential election and and the impact of news coverage. Among the topics they addressed were level of accuracy in news reporting, the …

Participants talked about responses to national and local emergencies and major disasters. Among the topics they addressed were cooperation between agencies and the federal and local levels,…

Journalists and officials spoke about homeland security and the media’s role in response to security threats. Among the topics they addressed were communication between the media and governm…

Ms. Cochran and Mr. Dieter talked about media coverage of executions. They discussed what coverage should be allowed and the upcoming execution of Timothy McVeigh. Following their prepared r…

Participants talked about various ways local broadcasters serve their community. Mr. Mfume spoke about the importance of diversity in broadcast programs and different viewing habits of minor…

Polling experts and journalists talked about political polling in a campaign year. Among the issues they addressed were the accuracy of polls, what types of questions the media should ask po…

Broadcasters talked about television coverage of politics and the 2000 campaign. Among the issues they addressed were providing free air time to candidates, advertising policy, and the state…

Witnesses testified about measures that communities, small businesses, and individuals had taken, or could take, to prepare for potential problems with computers on January 1, 2000. A panel …

San Jose Mercury News Executive Editor and Senior Vice President, David Yarnold presented the initial findings of the “National Time Out for Diversity” project. Forum participants discussed …

In a town hall meeting held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, journalists, community representatives and media advocates debated how accurately and credibly the media can …