Kopel: Denver Post erred in covering reckless charges against U.S. Chamber

by David Kopel | 12:03 pm, October 16, 2010

The Denver Post made a serious error in news judgment by devoting a sizable story on the cover of its Oct. 9 “Denver & The West” section to an unsubstantiated smear of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its role in the 2010 elections. [See commentary at left by Brit Hume of Fox News on the Democrats' targeting of the Chamber.]

Kopel: Which pollsters are most accurate?

by David Kopel | 3:53 pm, October 2, 2010

There’s no shortage of political polls a month out from the election. Which ones have the most credibility? Commentator David Kopel breaks it down for you – and suggests that political journalists include a brief mention of a pollster’s track record of reliability. [At left is a video on how to read a poll.]

“Rocky Times for Colorado News Media” panel discussion recap

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 8:00 pm, May 2, 2009

“What forces in America’s economy and culture are threatening the survival of newspapers and diverting audiences to other information sources? What are the consequences for us as citizens in a free society?” Former Rocky Mountain News alternating ombudsmen David Kopel and Jason Salzman led a short (one-hour) discussion on the topic of declining newspaper readership [...]

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