Features
How Implicit Bias Works in Journalism
I was born in Charleston, South Carolina, the city where the Civil War began and attended a school system still segregated and underfunded nearly half … Read more
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Opinion: Ethics
The Limits of Empathy During a Time of Polarization
Journalists shouldn’t demean or dismiss the supporters of any political candidate. But we shouldn’t explain away their words and deeds, either
Opinion
Why Journalists Need To Be Witty
Journalistic wit means spotting the connections others don’t see—or don’t want us to see
Opinion
Why Bhutan’s Struggle for Press Freedom Matters
“If the media, especially Western media, … is not interested in the emerging voices of journalism in countries like Bhutan, then there is no hope for a free and fair press”
“It Is Really Hard to Know What is Real”
A new report from Project Information Literacy offers insights about engaging younger consumers with the news
Opinion
The Great Disconnect: How Journalists at Local and National Outlets Are Evolving Different Skill Sets
Journalists who start their careers at national outlets on the East Coast learn different skills from those working in local news—and each can learn from the other
Nieman 80
The Nieman 80
On the 80th anniversary of the Nieman Foundation, Nieman Fellows reflect on the journalism that’s left an indelible mark on them and their careers
Features
Re-examining Lippmann’s Legacy
Journalists are still grappling with many of the issues that defined Walter Lippmann’s extraordinary career
