Looking forward to the future of journalism

Remembering the Alamo — and the media’s role in its fate

The Alamo, photo by Nan Palmero

Reading Scott Huddleston’s latest update about the turmoil at the Alamo, I wondered how many people remember the roots of the problem and why the state of Texas got involved in the first place. I doubt casual readers know Scott deserves some of the credit for the changes — or the blame, depending on how … Read more

Watchdog blog roundup for 9-26-11

What others are saying about watchdog journalism: Can YouTube save investigative journalism? | The Conversation Reaching more people through online video. Mundane reality behind the myth of the dashing, devil-may-care super sleuths | CUtoday Contrary to popular belief, investigative reporting is “boring hours in libraries, looking things up, tracing people, studying court reports, attending legal … Read more