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February 27, 2025 | David Cuillier, Brechner Freedom of Information Project
Here we go again. And then some.
The new presidential administration appears determined to conduct its work in secrecy, requiring even more diligence from investigative reporters. Eight years ago, I wrote an FOI Files column about the beginning of Donald J. Trump’s first term, noting agency clampdowns on records, attacks on leakers, political oversight of press releases, and vitriolic attacks demonizing the media. So far this term looks like it will be much, much worse. Let’s take a look at what has so far transpired since Jan. 20, and what journalists can do to inform the public.
February 27, 2025 | Francisco Vara-Orta, IRE & NICAR
"When I think about the future of diversity, belonging, equity and inclusion in the journalism industry in these uncertain times, I remind myself it’s nothing new to those who have studied and been a part of this work that has been going on for more than seven decades. DBEI work has survived being en vogue, falling out of favor, then welcomed back again — several times."
Learn ways to make sure the public records you share are accessible so that disabled people can be shocked by the primary documents in front of them just like nondisabled people.
December 31, 2024 | Amanda Morris, The Washington Post
Amanda Morris, a disability reporter for The Washington Post, shares the knowledge she's gained while telling stories for and about people with disabilities.
December 31, 2024 | Douglas Schepers, Fizz Studio; Frank Elavsky, Carnegie Mellon University
For basic images, adding accessibility is
as simple as providing “alt-text,” a short
description of the contents of the image.
For complex graphics, here are a few
considerations and solutions.
December 31, 2024 | Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune; Caroline Ghisolfi, Austin American-Statesman
Are government programs to support disabled residents adequately serving the community? Two newsrooms in Texas explored this question in the context of public school privatization and dangerous residential care facilities.
Disability is often excluded from conversations about diversity, but there are many resources available to help journalists address this problem. Although not an exhaustive list, IRE has gathered the following four guides as a helpful starting point for improving your newsroom’s disability coverage.
December 31, 2024 | Francisco Vara-Orta, IRE & NICAR
IRE Director of Diversity and Inclusion Francisco Vara-Orta introduces the Q4 2024 edition of The IRE Journal, which focuses on disability issues in the news industry.
