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Why it matters who won the first ‘online’ Pulitzer

When The Huffington Post’s David Wood won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on wounded veterans, Michael Calderone called it a “milestone in the influential Pulitzer committee’s recognition of online-only news organizations.”

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Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2012

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Patriot-News’ first Pulitzer win honors paper’s legend, Sara Ganim mentor

There’s no question that the investigative soul of The Patriot-News now resides largely with its first Pulitzer Prize-winner: 24-year-old Sara Ganim, whose reporting of alleged sexual abuse by an ex-Penn State football coach shook the paper’s 67,000 central Pennsylvania… Read more

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Monday, Apr. 16, 2012

MICHAEL BRYANT / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Inquirer reporter John Sullivan (center) hugs reporters Susan Snyder (left, back to camera) and Kristen A. Graham, as Editor Stan Wischnowski applauds the Pulitzer Prize announcement Monday in the Inquirer newsroom.

Beleaguered Philadelphia Inquirer newsroom hopes Pulitzer win signals a new beginning

The Philadelphia Inquirer has been in the news a lot lately, but on Monday it was for the right reasons: the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, for its investigation into violence in city schools.

This is the Inquirer that… Read more

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Friday, Apr. 13, 2012

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Winners to watch for when Pulitzer Prizes are announced Monday

With its once-plentiful Pulitzer Prize juror leaks now plugged, handicapping the year’s premier journalism awards is harder these days. To predict who and what will win Pulitzer stardom now involves scanning what most think of as lesser constellations: contests younger… Read more

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Thursday, Apr. 12, 2012

Trayvon Martin's mother Sybrina Fulton, center, closes her eyes as the family attorney Benjamin Crump rests his head against her shoulder, next to her son Jahvaris Fulton, left, during a news conference about the arrest of George Zimmerman for the killing of Trayvon Martin, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

How 5 news sites monitor, moderate conversation about Trayvon Martin stories

A Huffington Post story about George Zimmerman’s second-degree murder charge had generated more than 15,000 comments by Wednesday evening. By noon today, the story had more than 25,000 comments.

Editors at smaller news organizations say their sites and social media… Read more

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Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2012

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The 10 things to do before Zimmerman charges are announced

State Attorney and special prosecutor Angela Corey is expected to announce today at 6 p.m. whether criminal charges will be filed against George Zimmerman, who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla., in February. The WashingtonRead more

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How journalists train to stay safe while covering hostile environments

Before he ever stepped foot in Iraq, Washington Post reporter Ed O’Keefe had already navigated his way through landmines, used a tourniquet to help an injured person, and been ambushed.

He did all this and more in a hostile environment… Read more

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Tuesday, Apr. 03, 2012

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ASNE chooses five women editors for leadership panel

The opening panel of the American Society of News Editor’s convention on Tuesday starred an unusual lineup: five heavy-hitting top female journalists.

ASNE, long a bastion of white male editors, intentionally decided to have a high-powered, women-only panel this year.… Read more

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Friday, Mar. 30, 2012

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The iconic photos of Trayvon Martin & George Zimmerman & why you may not see the others

Since the shooting of Trayvon Martin became national news, two photos have come to define the emotionally and racially charged narrative.

News organizations initially had just a few photos of Martin to choose from, and just one of George Zimmerman,… Read more

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Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2012

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Should journalists show support for Trayvon Martin, ask for Scott Walker’s recall?

Two separate incidents involving journalists who work for Gannett and ESPN have renewed attention to the issue of how journalists should exercise their right to free speech.

Earlier this week, editors and publishers at several Gannett papers said that… Read more

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