'No comment': When it's time to make that the story - Poynter
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"News organizations should not only take the time to let their audience know that a source denied them access, but they should also include context beyond 'no comment.'" - Mel Grau, highlighting the importance of transparency in media reporting.
"At the same time, we all have jobs to do, and these times demand that we strive for our best. As government officials at all levels - and from both major political parties - dig in, we must navigate sources that can be uncooperative if not outright hostile." This reflects the current tense relationship between media and government.
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