Investigations: Nukes History Collection

From Secrecy News, Oct. 19, 2007: The late Chuck Hansen, a relentless and resourceful researcher, worked for decades to document the history, technology, design and development of nuclear weapons. His findings helped nurture a continuing wave of scholarship and historical reflection on nuclear policy and technology.

An extensive new collection of his most valuable and important acquisitions has recently been published on compact disk under the title Swords of Armageddon, Version 2. It is a veritable encyclopedia of nuclear weapons history. More details about the collection and ordering information can be found here: http://www.nuclearweaponhistory.com/coldwar/

Journalists Attacked: Sr. FSB Man Charged in Politkovskaya Murder

Nine accused of Politkovskaya killing
Prosecutors have charged nine people, including a senior Federal Security Service officer, over their alleged involvement in the murder of investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who was shot dead in October 2006. ...
Greenslade - http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/greenslade/

Awards: Paul Foot Awards

IRR News listed for investigative journalism award
IRR News' original investigations into the incidence of suicide by asylum seekers was long-listed twice over for the Paul Foot award for campaigning journalism 2007.
IRR News - http://www.irr.org.uk

The Biz: Dumbed Down News?

Question: Is online media dumbing down journalism?
By Tim Longhurst
According to Jackson investigative journalism has been under threat since the move to 24 hour news cycles (think CNN) and online media represents more pressure on that aspect of journalism. As an online journalist at a company that ...
Tim Longhurst's Notepad - http://www.timlonghurst.com

The Biz: Debate Continues on Pro Publica

Keeping investigative reporting alive
By liz(liz)
It's things like this that will be keeping investigative journalism alive. Or, as Pro Publica says:. Today's investigative reporters lack resources: Time and budget constraints are curbing the ability of journalists not specifically ...
Infomaniac: Behind the News - http://newsresearch.blogspot.com/

Conferences: Ghana Media Urged On

Ghana: Journalists Urged to Go Beyond Speeches and Press Releases
AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
He was speaking at the opening of a four-day workshop on investigative journalism jointly organized by the Ghana Media Advocacy Programme (GMAP) and the ...
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Journalists Attacked: Forbes Russia's Klebnikov Hit

What Makes Forbes a Tough Sell
The Moscow Times - Russia
Yet Forbes has also highlighted the serious risks associated with investigative journalism in the country. Forbes Russia's first editor, Paul Klebnikov, ...
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Awards: Paul Foot

Foot award winners keep investigative journalism light burning bright
By Roy Greenslade
Investigative journalism is alive and well after all. It is said routinely that the great days of investigations are behind us, but last night's gathering for the Paul Foot award proved that much more is going on than some commentators. ...
Greenslade - http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/greenslade/

Investigations: Who's Behind Pro Publica Anyway?

Investigating the funders of Pro Publica, the new investigative ...
Slate - USA
Waving $10 million that they promise to replenish annually, the Sandlers have founded the nonprofit Pro Publica to produce investigative journalism. ...
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Awards: South African Investigative Journalism

South Africa: Changes for Financial Journalism Award
AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
... consumer education; the chairman's award for investigative journalism; newcomer of the year; and the category previously only about reporting on hedge ...
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Investigations: Project Censored

San Francisco Bay Guardian : Article : Censored!
By Chris
Investigative journalist Robert Parry disagrees. The right of habeas corpus no longer exists for any of us, he wrote in the online journal Consortium. Deep down in the lower sections of the act, the language shifts from the very ...
FriendlyFire.Org - http://www.friendlyfire.org

Investigations: Soccer Doc

More Awkward Questions For The 'Fair Play' Folk
By Ian Plenderleith
Tireless British investigative journalist Andrew Jennings has written to Blatter, Warner, General Secretary Jerome Valcke, and CONCACAF General Secretary Chuck Blazer, inviting them to respond to various claims related to FIFA finances. ...
Ian Plenderleith - http://ussoccerplayers.typepad.com/ian_plenderleith/

Press Freedom Rankings

Britain has been outranked by more than 20 countries including ...
Guardian Unlimited - UK
Russia, which this month marked the first anniversary of the murder of investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya, was placed 144th and was "not ...
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Mideast: Unembedded Journalist Shows Up Media

Unembedded, an American Journalist Keeps Focus on Iraqis
Monthly Review - Herndon,VA,USA
In the forum's keynote address, veteran investigative journalist Seymour Hersh called Jamail's work "very prescient." Peter Phillips, director of Project ...
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Interesting: Merc Pioneer Dies

From The Globe and Mail, Oct. 15, 2007: "Bob Denard, 78: International Mercenary".

Conference: Money Laundering

IAPA organizes workshop on money laundering
International Journalist's Network - USA
The IAPA Institute of Investigative Journalism is holding the workshop, with the goal of updating journalists with knowledge and tools to aid their ...
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Journalists: Woodward Tour

Career journalist will recount political secrecy, crises
The Daily Beacon - Knoxville,TN,USA
Paul Ashdown, a professor of journalism and electronic media, said Woodward had a "profound" impact on investigative journalism. ...
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Investigations: Arrogance, Inexperience Dog Iraq Contractors

From The Sunday Tasmanian, Oct. 14, 2007: "Arrogance, Inexperience Dog Iraq's Private Army".

The Biz: New Group to Support Investigative Journalism

From The New York Times, Oct. 15, 2007: "Group Plans to Provide Investigative Journalism".

Investigations: "What's in That Stuff?"

What's Online What's in That Stuff?
New York Times - United States
A result, Mark Schapiro, an investigative journalist, says in his book, "Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What's at Stake for American ...
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Investigations: Capital Punishment "So Wantonly and So Freakishly Imposed"

Investigative series is what newspapers do best
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The series, which has received significant reaction from readers, attorneys and judges, is an example of investigative journalism that newspapers are ...
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Investigations: Gazprom and the "Gazoviki"

Unlawful, Dishonorable and Immoral Behavior
Russia Journal - Moscow,Russia
Last month we featured an exclusive translation from the German press by investigative journalist Hans-Martin Tillack about Gazprom and the "Gazoviki. ...
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In the Courts: Landmark UK Libel Ruling

Landmark libel ruling grants more freedom to journalists
Guardian Unlimited - UK
This decision of the court of appeal has put the role of the investigative journalist back in centre-stage." Heather Rogers, a libel QC said: "This is an ...
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Investigations: "Static" Out in Paperback

Paperback Edition for 'Static' Book Co-Authored By King Columnist
Editor & Publisher - USA
The book is co-written by Amy's brother, investigative journalist David Goodman. Amy Goodman, whose King column turns one on Oct. 24, hosts the "Democracy ...
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Journalists: Robert Cook

Any Qs: Roger Cook
By joannageary
At the moment, I'm thinking I will focus on the future of investigative journalism in the UK. Is there a place for it in an increasingly budget constrained mainstream media? What impact has the Internet had on investigative journalism. ...
Joanna Geary - http://joannageary.wordpress.com

Investigations/Awards: Abuses of Elderly

New Journal reporter nominated for investigative award
Camden New Journal - London,UK
... expose by reporter Paul Keilthy of council abuses in the treatment of the elderly has been nominated for a prestigious investigative journalism award. ...
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