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Category: Public Editor
Mirror Indy publishes the Indianapolis public editor columns as part of a partnership with Poynter Institute to increase media literacy and trust in local journalism.
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Public Editor: Do we really need to see mugshots in television newscasts?
People of color are disproportionately represented by mugshots, but they hurt everyone.
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Public Editor: Newsroom Profile: Black Indy LIVE
Is the viral digital news platform worthy of our attention?
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Public Editor: You’re not crazy. Voting in Indiana is intimidating.
Here’s what local newsrooms do and don’t do to make you a better voter
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Public Editor: What do braids, cornrows and Bantu knots have to do with the news?
Why TV viewers’ perceptions matter and what they mean to representation in newsrooms
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Public Editor: So, you want to be a journalist in Indy? Here’s what you need to know
Getting a job is easier than keeping it.
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Public Editor: Is Indy news biased? Here’s my advice for finding reliable sources
First step: Check your news habits.
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Public Editor: We’ve got “historic flooding” and tornadoes. Is this climate change?
Local press has few examples of good climate coverage.
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Public Editor: Newsroom Profile: Indianapolis Recorder
The newsroom’s endurance is a testament to the importance of community stories
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Public Editor: IndyStar exposes prison failures, shows us why investigative journalism matters
It took reporters months to gather enough material to tell the story.
