One of the things I enjoy most about writing this column is highlighting the work that readers rarely see – the persistence, digging and determination of journalists that bring important stories to light.
Sometimes that work means combing through public records, connecting dots across documents and data, and persuading reluctant sources to talk. Other times it means showing up in the middle of chaos, when communities need clear information the most.
It’s the kind of work that wins awards. But that’s not why I point it out. Rather, it’s because I believe it exemplifies a key trait of the best journalists – pursuing truth and holding power accountable…