After reading Will Bunch's article on the "future of journalism," I realized that mainly muckraking journalists have been rewarded for their work throughout the history of journalism. I guess it is the excitement of finding the bad in people is what really grabs people's attention. It's a shame that good, non-uckraking reporting is not recognized more often. Josh Marshall was honored with a Polk award in 2008, the first blogger to be honored with the award. It took his work that lost Senator Trent Lott a GOP Senate leadership position. Good reporting on wars, politics and sports should be rewarded no matter the outlet (or lack there of) the writer works for.
Though it is a shame that it takes "kicking up dirt" to get a little recognition as an independent journalist, it is a good tip for young journalists. Become skilled in the craft of interrogative journalism and don't worry about making friends in the industry, this kind of skill and drive will ultimately pay off for you in your career.
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