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How a New York Times reporter documented the brazenness of a notorious sex-trafficking corridor in LA - Poynter (opens the original)
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This story began, as they often do, with a tip. In the spring of 2023, Emily Baumgaertner Nunn heard from a high-ranking official who was struggling to contain a problem spreading along Los Angeles’ Figueroa Street. A 50-block stretch of Figueroa — known as the Blade — had long been one of the most notorious sex-trafficking corridors in the United States. But in recent years, officers had seen child sex trafficking there explode, with juvenile girls coerced or forced on the streets to sell sex.
Daniel Pearl’s murder exposed a new peril of reporting around the world - Poynter (opens the original)
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This article is part of The Poynter 50, a series reflecting on 50 moments and people that shaped journalism over the past half-century — and continue to influence its future. As Poynter celebrates its 50th anniversary, we examine how the media landscape has evolved and what it means for the next era of news. In interviews, Ruth Pearl would recall a dream she had about her son. She was in what she described as a faraway Middle Eastern city, in an alley somewhere. “All of a sudden, I see Danny rea
When the Boundary Waters burned, local journalists answered the call - Poynter (opens the original)
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A smoke column was visible from the city of Ely. A massive body of hot gases and smoke, rising. Miles away, a wildfire was spreading in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. “Once you see that smoke column, that’s a big indication that the fire is growing rapidly and moving,” said Nick Wognum, publisher of The Ely Echo. “Based on where the fire was located and how close it was to Ely, we knew this was going to be a big story.” The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness spans more than 1 mill
What happens in the final weeks before an execution? These reporters were inside the room. - Poynter (opens the original)
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Many defense lawyers are naturally cagey. They work in a pressure cooker, protecting their clients’ rights while fighting for the best possible outcome. And arguably, the stakes can’t get any higher than trying to save a client’s life. So no, defense lawyers don’t usually invite journalists into strategy meetings. But that’s what happened when Marshall Project reporter Maurice Chammah and Serial Productions senior producer Alvin Melathe spent the final few months before a Texas execution embedde
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