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Lauren Westberg

December 12th, 2015 in Current Semester, Fall 2015, Student's Blog

Student Journo in the Capitol

Lauren Westberg
Fall 2015

Reporting is hard. Reporting is even harder in big cities like DC and Boston where no one wants to talk to nosy reporters and even less to reporters who still use a .edu email address. And it’s a hundred times worse moving to a NEW big city. Here are some ways to help finding and getting stories in the DC area. More

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Kyle Plantz

November 24th, 2015 in Fall 2015, Student's Blog

6 Political Newsletters You Should Sign Up For Immediately

Kyle Plantz
Fall 2015

So now you’re in Washington, when all of a sudden you realize you have no idea what’s going on in the world of politics. Well, have no fear because I am here...to rhyme...and tell you what online newsletters you should get in your inbox and read every day. You’ll become a politico in no time.

The New York Times- First Draft on Politics

If you’re looking for an easy-to-read newsletter that will give you the basic political rundown of the day, then look no further than the NYT. Their political morning newsletter explains in layman’s terms everything you need to know that’s happening in Washington and on the campaign trail. Sign up here.

Politico Playbook

If you need to know what’s happening inside the Beltway — like waaaay inside — then there’s Playbook, a daily email from Politico’s Mike Allen. It’s a lengthy read, and pretty wonky, but it’s the place where all DC insiders go each morning. Sign up here.

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