All posts by Felicia Kalkman

Why We Need Cameras in the Supreme Court

House Resolution 464, the Cameras in the Courtroom Act, is the most recent effort to bring cameras into the Supreme Court. Recently, the legislation moved to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet where it is likely to die. However, the idea of

Can Whistleblowers Work with Media in Trump’s America?

Unamerican. Spy. Traitor. Edward Snowden’s name brings these words to mind for many Americans. The former NSA contractor has become a household name for his role as a global surveillance whistleblower, and reintroduced many Americans to the concept of whistleblowing. While many dispute the legitimacy

Should You Call Your Representative?

Amidst the chaos of campaign speeches, senate confirmations and inaugural balls, most Americans just want to be heard in a world where many feel their voices don’t matter.  Well, we’re in luck. Media has a solution to get people in touch with their government: a

Did the Media Fail Flint?

In the bitter cold of North Dakota, protesters facing rubber bullets, tear gas and vicious dogs continue to cry out, “water is life!” News coverage of the protestors’ struggles has been thorough and even catalyzed policy change. However, for the people of Flint, Michigan, whose