Earth Day flag 1970 http://www.buffalorising.com image By Casey Bukro Ethics AdviceLine for Journalists Even 52 years later, the dynamic energy of the first Earth Day that swept downtown Chicago on April 22, 1970 is still vividly remembered. “Give earth a chance!” demonstrators chanted as they chain-danced in the streets, while […]
Couldn’t make it to FOIA Fest 2022 or looking for a refresher? These recorded sessions will take you from the very beginning of the process to exploring specific issues faced by journalists and others using FOIA in their work. FOIA Fest Keynote: Marina Walker Guevara In this FOIA Fest keynote […]
February 26, 2022 | Learn how to root out and report on inequality in its many forms using FOIA, documents and data from some of Chicago’s best investigative reporters. Panelists: Adam Rhodes (moderator), Sidnee King, Melissa Sanchez, Grace Asiegbu
February 26, 2022 | Your first Python notebook – Data demos walk you through the technical steps of working with data. We’ll use browser-based tools and provide sample data so you can follow along at home, at your own pace. Grab a warm beverage and get ready to hack. Panelists: […]
February 26, 2022 | Let’s dive into how we are doing our work during a momentous and challenging time in our history: the pandemic. What have been the challenges? Hear from newsroom leaders and legal consultants on their experiences in handling the challenges that have surfaced from filing FOIAs on […]
February 26, 2022 | These sessions will go over investigative stories from start to finish. Learn how investigative journalists work through their stories — how to get started, where to find sources, how to file and follow up on public records requests, and what happens after the byline. Panelists: Odette […]
February 26, 2022 | Student-run publications are using FOIA to advance their reporting on corruption on campuses and to hold school leaders accountable. Hear from student news leaders on their experiences while applying the Freedom of Information Act, the stories they’ve used it for and tips they’ve learned along the […]
February 25, 2022 | Learn more about how journalists can use FOIA to uncover injustices in immigration. Panelists: Carlos Ballesteros (moderator), Sarah Thompson, Chelsea Verstegen, Adriana Rezal
February 26, 2022 | De-mystifying the basics of FOIA and showing how the general public and organizers can use the law to acquire information to improve their everyday lives and fight for justice. Panelists: Taylor Moore (moderator), Ramsin Canon, Debbie Southorn, Xanat Sobrevilla
February 26, 2022 | A panel discussion focusing on how to investigate issues impacting LGBTQ+ people using documents, data and other investigative reporting tools. Panelists: Kae Petrin, Lucas Waldron, Adam Rhodes (moderator)
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