Fight for Federal Shield Law Rages On

U.S. Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey wrote in a USA Today editorial on April 17 that there is no need for a federal shield law like the one being considered by Congress. On May 5, Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) countered in the Washington Post. RTNDA is a member of a coalition of 40 media companies and journalistic organizations that advocate a federal shield law; read the association’s position in president Barbara Cochran’s column in the April issue of Communicator.

The Year of Murrow

Throughout 2008, RTNDA will be paying tribute to Edward R. Murrow; not only because it his centennial, but because this October will mark 50 years since he delivered his famous "wires and lights in a box" speech before attendees of the RTNDA convention. Read more about our year of celebration in this President's Column by Barbara Cochran, from the February issue of Communicator.


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RTNDA.org Exclusive: A panel on April 24 discusses Murrow’s life and legacy, featuring Richard C. Hottelet, Marvin Kalb and Casey Murrow.

Essays from the March 2008 Communicator – the Murrow Issue – featuring Bob Edwards, Gail Shister, Al Tompkins, Mark Effron, Tom Wolzien and student Mark Welsh.

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"Farewell to Studio 9" by Edward R. Murrow, courtesy of CBS Radio News

Politics Live with Sam Donaldson

This year's Paul White Award winner Sam Donaldson talks about this election and his storied career covering the White House in this month's issue of Communicator. Also, watch Donaldson's Paul White acceptance speech online!

This Month in Communicator

Navigate the Digital Revolution

If anyone knows what it's like to navigate the digital revolution, it's this year's Paul White Award winner Sam Donaldson, who talks about this election, his storied career covering the White House and reporting on many platforms. PLUS: This year's RTNDA@NAB, where the digital revolution took center stage.