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SEJ Member Spotlight: Cynthia Barnett [15]

She's a humble member of SEJ and spends her time touting the accomplishments of others (and SEJ!). However, with her most recent book, "RAIN," we think you'll agree that March's Media on the Move Spotlight, Cynthia Barnett, has achieved great success this year — and the awards have rained down on her.

Data Journalism Tools and Tips from MIT [16]

The availability of government data has soared over the last decade — offering a huge opportunity for watchdog journalists to find stories that advance the public interest. The environmental beat is the Saudi Arabia of data (yes, that means vast, rich, accessible, and untapped reserves).

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