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How ProPublica Exposed Ethics Scandals at the US Supreme Court
How ProPublica reporters revealed behind-the-scenes connections between billionaires and US Supreme Court justices.
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Methodology Reporting Tools & Tips
5 Tips for Using Academic Research in Investigative Journalism
Academic research is a crucial tool for investigating societal problems and holding the powerful accountable. Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Neil Bedi, criminologist Rachel Lovell, and Denise-Marie Ordway of The Journalist’s Resource share practical advice on using academic research in investigative journalism.
Data Journalism Data Journalism Top 10
Data Journalism Top 10: Disinformation Ad Revenue, Bolsonaro’s Bubble, Russian Mobilization Marriages, Itaewon Tragedy
This week’s most popular data journalism stories on Twitter include how Google ads fuel disinformation, an analysis of the online bubble of pro-Bolsonaro tweets, what marriages tell us about Russian mobilization numbers, and a timeline of the Itaewon crowd crush tragedy.
Case Studies News & Analysis
Investigating the ‘Toxic Legacy’ of Abandoned Oil Wells
In a recent Q+A, environmental reporter Mark Olalde discussed a collaborative investigation on the impact of abandoned oil wells and other extractive industry infrastructure on nearby communities. The investigation won second place in the investigative reporting category at the awards of the Society of Environmental Journalists.
Case Studies News & Analysis
Investigating the Rising Threat of “Selfie” Propaganda Campaigns
At the NICAR22 data conference, reporters from ProPublica and The New York Times revealed how they investigated an online campaign of “selfie” propaganda videos denying the mass detention of Chinese Uighurs.
News & Analysis Reporting Tools & Tips
Reporting on Climate Injustice in One of the Hottest Towns in America
Climate reporter Liz Weil and visual reporter Mauricio Rodríguez Pons first became interested in Thermal, which is just north of California’s Salton Sea, because it is one of the hottest places in America. They soon realized it’s also a prime example of how wealth inequality is inextricably linked to climate justice.
Data Journalism
New Data Tools and Tips for Investigating Climate Change
Wondering how to investigate climate change and where to find the best data? At a recent conference, science reporters from BuzzFeed News, NPR, and ProPublica shared tips on little-known data sources that can make climate change stories both easier to report and understand.
News & Analysis
How to Tackle the Global Undercount in COVID-19 Deaths: Reporters Offer Tips and Techniques
Around the world, official death tolls from the pandemic have been compromised by data lags, lack of testing, and sometimes deliberate distortions, leading to significant undercounts. In response, investigative reporters are using new tools and creative approaches to provide a clearer picture of direct and indirect deaths associated with the pandemic, and to hold governments accountable for inadequate responses.
News & Analysis
What We’re Reading: F@%# the Pulitzer, Tough Questions for “Plandemic”, and the Ethics of Showing Your Work Pre-Pub
This week’s Friday 5, where we round up our favorite reads from around the online world in English, includes Meduza’s report on Russian editor Roman Badanin’s Pulitzer-charged rant against The New York Times, ProPublica’s sober response to the “Plandemic” viral video, and Poynter’s point about an ethics policy that includes guidelines for pre-publication source review.
News & Analysis
What We’re Reading: WhatsApp Engagement, Media Survival, and Russian Disinformation
This week’s Friday 5, where we round up our favorite reads from around the online world in English, includes a Bellingcat post on what to look out for when reporting on Russian disinformation, how Documented is using WhatsApp to maximize reporting and audience reach, and the Oxford research group’s global effort to gather publicly available data on the coronavirus.