MarktechJul 5, 2023
Molly White

"Look for news coverage that includes a link to the Supreme Court decision, motion for summary judgment, indictment, or civil complaint. Why? Even if you think you can’t read it, you should look for reporters who think you might." – @Popehat

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Show threadErik Sherman Jul 3, 2023
@molly0xfff @Popehat But also be aware that editors at some publications will strip out links even if the reporter puts them in, as I've learned.
Show threadjfpgaffneyJul 3, 2023
@eriksherman @molly0xfff @Popehat That’s crazy for editors to strip the links! Are they afraid of people leaving their site?
Show threadErik Sherman Jul 4, 2023
@jfpgaffney @molly0xfff @Popehat I think so. Or, more likely, the publication is greedy about attention and credit and the editors do as they're told.
Show threadPatrick BlanchenayJul 3, 2023
@molly0xfff @Popehat And more generally, look for journalists who will link to the reports or studies they are writing about.
Show threadXiuwenJul 3, 2023

@molly0xfff @Popehat

This is good advice in general:

"Be skeptical... Be extremely skeptical..."

Show threadCynderJul 4, 2023
@molly0xfff @Popehat Great viewpoint! It should be mentioned that many who serve on grand jury duty in the federal system — particularly in Alaska with their 1-year of grand jury service — are quite accustomed to reading these types of documents.
Show threadPerson in NonprofitsJul 4, 2023
@molly0xfff @Popehat Look, we all know that you don’t really need links because the law has remained essentially static since I started watching LA Law in the 80’s. Combined with 3 years of high school Latin (I was erroneously characterized as “unqualified” for a 4th despite being a summa cum savant), I’ve become a pretty good judge of legal character without a law degree. That Corbin Bernsen, so dreamy! Anyways, links bad.
Show threadNimbusJul 4, 2023

@molly0xfff

Very true! #Reporters also need to do a better job of linking to proposed #legislation that is being commented upon.

@Popehat @stevesplace