Ch. 18

Investigative reporting, now thats what I call journalism. I think its phenomenal the number of social injustices that can be exposed just through a bit of attention and research. I realize there are just as many stories that need more than research to develop into a story.

The one thing that upsets me is that investigative reporting is necessary. Why are people so corrupt? Who are these people that are so willing to exploit the innocent? I've always wanted to help people. I knew that I would only find completion in my life by finding some sort of truth. Investigative reporting provides me with the ability to do just that.

I understand that accuracy is key.. but as the text describes not everyone will tell a report the whole truth. I don't think loyal journalist should be scrutinized so much by frivolous inaccuracies. I think even if facts can't be double checked they can still be printed. As long as it is stated that what you are writing is what someone else said. Yes that may seem like adding to the continuum of rumors.. but I think it provides with the idea to question information for themselves.

Databases. Well I think I am pretty capable of extracting the information I need from the Internet. However I know there are countless websites designed for journalists that I am unfamiliar with.

Accessing public records is something I need to explore.

After looking at the IRE abstracts, I was pleased to see that some reporting actually served as a catalyst to action in the government.

Different Rules When a Rival Is a Woman?

Evidently Hillary Clinton is pulling the gender card, but according to Hillary she isn't. The Clinton campaign thinks that Hillary has been center of Democratic attack because she is a woman. What? People are attacking you Hillary, because people don't like you. It also makes sense that Hillary would be the Democrats number one target, because she is leading the polls. You are topic of discussion Mrs. Hillary Clinton because you say one thing and vote another.

The article also suggested that in America sexism is okay but racism is not, therefore the reason why number two man, Obama, has not been grilled with questions and criticism. Bah. Hillary, you are an easy target, just look at the last weekend's SNL opening skit.

I want to see more political platforms in the news, not petty fights.