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American University professor Joseph Campbell taught a class about the 1972 Watergate scandal and, what he calls, “the myth of heroic journalism.” He argued that the unraveling of the Watergate scandal…

American University Professor W. Joseph Campbell taught a class on myths about , and the lead-up to Spanish-American War at the end of the 19th century. He debunked the tale that William Randolph Hearst…

Investigative journalist Jerry Mitchell talked about his 30-year career with the Jackson, Mississippi Clarion-Ledger. The MacArthur “genius” grant winner described how he helped put in jail four Klansmen…

Journalists talked about the challenges they have encountered during a Donald Trump presidency that labels news organizations as “fake news.” The panelists also discussed surveys showing…

Ron Elving, senior Washington editor for NPR News, spoke about the media coverage of lobbing and the relationship between lobbyists and the press. Toics included the relationships of the Obama…

A panel of veteran journalists discussed the topic, “Reinventing the News Business: 1982 and Today.” USA Today was launched as the first national newspaper on September 15, 1982. Mr.…

Three photographers who were on the other side of the lens from Betty Ford, Barbara Bush, and Laura Bush recall their days in the White House-and the images that chronicle the lives and…

Office of Government Information Services officials talked about their experience working with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. They discussed progress and challenges that…

Sue Long received an award from the American University Law School for her career in pushing for governmental transparency. Afterward, she spoke about her experiences and the various…

Staff of the House Government Reform and Oversight and Senate Judiciary Committees talked about compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Richard Huff gave the keynote speech at an American University Law School event on transparency and openness in government. He talked about the history of the Freedom of Information Act…

Lawyers talked about cases dealing with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. They also responded to questions from the audience. This was part of an American University Law School…

A panel was held on the future of investigative journalism. Topics included the results of a Washington press corps study, the effects of the declining number of Washington newspaper…

A panel discussion was held about the relationship between the press and the presidency and the role of the media in the presidential election. Topics included the role of the media in politics, how…

Keith Richburg talked about international news coverage. He described his experiences as a foreign reporter in Haiti, the Philippines, Africa, and Afghanistan, saying he had to learn to…

A panel of former and current USA Today editors discussed the influence of the newspaper on the industry. Topics included USA Today’s design innovations and color, the importance of the…

Mr. Rushdie spoke about free expression and freedom of the press. He discussed the problems he has encountered as a result of publishing his book, The Satanic Verses and announced that it…

The panelists talked about the role of “embedded” journalists in the Iraq War. The term refers to the placement of a reporter in a military unit who is free to report on the war action,…

Journalists from various news organizations compared how U.S. and European media outlets covered the War on Terrorism. After their remarks they answered questions from members of the…

Mr. Birnbaum talked about the relationship between lobbyists and journalists. Among the topics he addressed were public perceptions of lobbyists, how lobbyists and the press influence both…