Journalism, Especially in Central Valley, Needs Help More than Ever
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Even as Central California has continued to grow at a very rapid pace, the fourth estate has been heading in the opposite direction.
Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Media
Op-Ed: Hey, Reporters, Stop Blaming Crashes on the Victims
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A new academic paper argues that a shift away from the victim-blaming of most news coverage of traffic crashes involving pedestrians could improve the lackluster policy debate around vehicle violence.
Media Watch: Local Papers Love Drivers
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Local newspapers are still force-feeding us the myth of the American open road
A Denver Newscaster’s Epic Takedown of Bike-Lane Nimbys
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After a group of homeowners tried to halt the construction of a bike lane on South Marion Street, Clark responded with an appeal for compassion and reason,
Rounding Out CBS Metro Employee Sauna Story – How Budgets Should Prioritize Transit Riders
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CBS was critical of Metro looking into a $200,000 sauna (which it ultimately didn't pursue), but missed larger issues that impact bus riders
Six Ways the Media is Still Blaming the Victim
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Media tropes emphasize the victim's behavior when a driver hits a pedestrian or cyclist rather than systemic causes, a new study finds.