One of our favorite MSM (mainstream media) reporters is Kathleen Miller. Ms. Miller covered Montgomery County for the Examiner and the state legislature for the Associated Press. We particularly appreciated her reporting on Delegate Luiz Simmons’s (D-17) position on slots, the state government’s anti-union website, the O’Malley administration’s transit project cuts, the preference of some County Executive staff for buses on the Purple Line and House Majority Leader Kumar Barve’s property tax issues. Now, we have truly lucked out: in an exclusive five-part series, Kathleen Miller is spilling the beans on what it’s like to be an MSM print reporter in Maryland.
Some of our readers have questioned why we discuss the media as much as we do. Let’s make one thing clear: you cannot understand politics without understanding how politicians reach out to their constituents. And even in the era of blogs, that demands understanding how the MSM acts as a conduit between elected officials and the public. Kathleen Miller lifts that veil in a way that has rarely been done in Maryland. If you are a politician, a wanna-be politician, an activist or anyone else trying to get attention, her description of a day in the life of an MSM reporter is a must-read for you. Read on tomorrow!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
The Reporting Life: A Preview
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It is a loss for all of us that Kathleen is no longer working a beat. It was a pleasure to work with her both in Rockville and Annapolis.
Another blow to the MSM, already reeling from the economy and scandal. Adam is correct in pointing out how important an independent media with clear ethical standards is for our government, and, really, for all of us.
As one who's been married to a beat reporter for major American newspapers, I can confirm that they are people like the rest of us. The best among them, and that group includes Kathleen, take their jobs very seriously and provide us with an invaluable service.
thanks Dana! I hope all is well with you and Council Member Trachtenberg.
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