Fact Checking The Tax Battleground: Dissecting Campaign Claims in the Texas Senate Race October 24, 2026 Nana Muazin As the race for an open Texas U.S. Senate seat intensifies, voters are being bombarded with competing narratives regarding taxation, fiscal responsibility, and the political records of the two primary…
Journalism Education Unmasking the Digital Frontier: Inside the DFRLab’s "Digital Sherlocks" Investigative Training Program October 24, 2026 Nana Muazin In an era defined by the rapid proliferation of disinformation, synthetic media, and complex online influence operations, the ability to discern truth from fabrication has become a critical skill for…
Media Ethics Uncovering the Truth: Mastering Data-Driven Health Journalism in Latin America September 29, 2026 Nana Muazin In an era defined by global health crises and the rapid dissemination of medical misinformation, the role of the investigative journalist has never been more vital. Health journalism acts as…
Investigative Reporting Navigating the Ballot: How a Proposed White House Spending Rule Threatens Voting Access for Americans with Disabilities September 29, 2026 Nana Muazin For many Americans, casting a ballot is a straightforward routine involving a quick trip down the street or dropping a mail-in envelope into a blue box. But for elderly and…
Digital Security for Journalists Hands-On Marine Biology: Tennessee Science Center Hosts Interactive Family Squid Dissection Event September 27, 2026 Nana Muazin TULLAHOMA, TENNESSEE — In an era where digital screens increasingly mediate our understanding of the natural world, a hands-on educational initiative is bridging the gap between textbook marine biology and…
Collaborative Journalism Investigative Journalist Micah Reddy Released from Secret Custody in Djibouti Following International Outcry September 22, 2026 Nana Muazin DJIBOUTI CITY — Micah Reddy, the Africa coordinator for the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), has been released from custody in Djibouti after spending days held in undisclosed detention…
Freedom of Information Empowering Transparency: The 2023 National FOI Summit Sets the Stage for the Future of Open Government September 21, 2026 Nana Muazin In an era defined by rapid technological shifts, evolving privacy concerns, and an ever-increasing demand for institutional accountability, the National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC) has officially opened registration for…
Visual Journalism A Century of Commitment: The New York Times Communities Fund Launches Its 115th Annual Campaign September 19, 2026 Nana Muazin As the media landscape shifts and societal challenges evolve, the role of philanthropy in sustaining the pillars of democracy and education has never been more critical. The New York Times…
Data Journalism Rethinking the Central Limit Theorem: Why $N = 30$ May Not Be Enough September 19, 2026 Nana Muazin In the foundational world of introductory statistics, few concepts hold as revered a place as the Central Limit Theorem (CLT). For decades, generations of students have been taught a comforting…
Digital Security for Journalists Unveiling Project Harvest: The Untold Story of the NSA and IBM’s Cold War Supercomputer September 15, 2026 Nana Muazin Introduction and Main Facts In the shadowy corridors of Cold War intelligence, a technological arms race unfolded parallel to the nuclear standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union.…
