By Dee J. Hall, Managing Editor, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism Rula and Abdul walked the narrow aisles of Madison’s Istanbul Market this week, looking for spices and other staples, such as dried jute leaves, that are hard to find in their new country. The Syrian couple arrived in Madison with their daughters, ages 5 and 8, […]
Trump raises stakes for press, public with lack of transparency, disregard of facts
By Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council Two days before the new president’s inauguration, the Society of Professional Journalists and dozens of other media and government transparency groups sent a letter asking Donald Trump for a meeting to discuss his administration’s relationship with the press. Among other things, the groups wanted Trump to affirm […]