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IndyStar exposes prison failures, shows us why investigative journalism matters

Poynter · Tracey Compton · last updated

This column is part of the Indianapolis Public Editor project, a pilot program designed to test whether the presence of a public editor who analyzes local coverage can elevate audience […]

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