Scriveners Seeeking Shield Sanctuary Should Check This Map

Shield Laws exist to protect Journalists from having to disclose the identity of their sources. Unfortunately, there presently is no federal shield law and protection varies from state to state. That's where this resource from the Poynter Institute comes in handy. The Institute calls itself "a school for journalists, future journalists, and teachers of journalists." It maintains a useful introduction to the shield laws (or lack thereof) for all 50 states. The map links to useful discussions of individual state statutes, cases and regulations intended for journalists, legal researchers and the general public. And the map interface itself is worth a gander for its handsome and functional presentation.

Thanks for this tip to the Librarian's Internet Index.