NECIR at WGBH

Nice win for radio series about how a man, wrongfully sent to prison for 38 years, tries to put his life back together.

NECIR wins Gabriel Award for radio storytelling - New England Center for Investigative Reporting Facebook Twitter Print Email RedditA radio series about a wrongfully convicted man’s effort to rebuild his life after nearly four decades in prison earned the New England Center for Investigative Reporting (NECIR) and WGBH a national prize for storytelling from the Catholic Press Association. CPA ...

Thank you, NECIR supporters! Big award announcement today: "Illicit massage investigation wins national Murrow Award for NECIR, WGBH."

Illicit massage investigation wins national Murrow Award for NECIR, WGBH - New England Center for Investigative Reporting Facebook Twitter Print Email RedditA five-part radio series investigating illicit massage parlors in Massachusetts and across the United States earned the New England Center for Investigative Reporting and WGBH News a national Edward R. Murrow Award, among the most prestigious honors for broadcast a...

New study: "Americans think 'made-up news' is a bigger problem than climate change."

Americans think “made-up news” is a bigger problem than climate change Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to identify made-up news as a "very big problem." They are also more likely to say that they see it "often," and they are three times as likely as Democrats to blame journalists for creating it.

"The White House press secretary—the office, if not the person—is an outgrowth of the idea that, in a democracy, information matters, and facts matter, and while politicians and the press may tangle and tussle, they are ultimately on the same team."

Sarah Sanders Broke the News The press secretary for the Trump White House, who announced her resignation today, used her pulpit to spread the gospel of winning.

"Even in the best of conditions, investigative reporting is hard — digging up what people do not want exposed, sifting through hidden records, confronting the powerful. It is doubly difficult in closed societies without guarantees of press freedom."

Opinion | Journalism sheds light in Russia and China. No wonder their despots hate it. Two recent examples in Russia and China show just how risky investigative reporting can be.

"By itself, journalism — no matter how proficient or how brave — can’t save us from political corruption at the highest level. It never could."

Perspective | Journalists can’t repeat their Watergate-hero act. The reasons should make us grieve. When democratic norms crumble, “even the most intrepid journalism can slip into the void.”

Russian media, celebs protests against investigative journalist's drug bust.

Russian media, celebs protests against investigative journalist's drug bust — Reuters Three of Russia's leading newspapers took the unusual step on Monday of publishing identical front page headlines to protest over what they suspect is the framing of an investigative journalist on drug charges.

A new study says fake news is making people less likely accept real news.

Some Real News About Fake News It’s not just making people believe false things—a new study suggests it’s also making them less likely to consume or accept information.

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Retiring BU dean Tom Fiedler reveals his next act: Working on Cory Booker’s campaign While he says he intends to be a “full-time volunteer” for the campaign, Fiedler’s exact role hasn’t been determined.

Another national hit from NECIR...

Licensed Undocumented Immigrants May Lead To Safer Roads, Connecticut Finds Allowing undocumented immigrants in Connecticut to obtain driver's licenses may have reduced hit-and-run crashes in the state. Eight other states are considering similar laws.