Features
7 Ways to Improve Coverage of Women’s Sports
On May 18, with the NBA and NHL playoffs making headlines across the country, three of the four stories on the front page of … Read more
Recent Stories
Opinion: Ethics
How Journalistic Standards Are Used Against Journalists
Non-journalistic groups have a growing influence in creating news agendas and setting narratives
Opinion
Why We Banned the Word “Ethnic”
The Global Press Journal has its own style guide, providing a roadmap for how to use precise, dignified language to fulfill journalism’s ultimate goal: truth-telling
Opinion: Ethics
It’s Time for Journalists to Use the “R” Word: Racism
Given America’s history, every journalist should be asking if race—or racism—plays a role in whatever issue they are investigating
Opinion
What’s Wrong with Philanthro-Journalism?
New research raises questions about unintended consequences when it comes to foundation funding of international coverage
Opinion: 2020 Coverage
Covering the 2020 Election: Horse Race or Citizens Agenda?
In 1992, the Charlotte Observer pioneered "public journalism" in its election coverage. Is that what voters need in 2020?
Books
How Hashtag Culture Influences International Conversations
In her new book "Memes to Movements," An Xiao Mina explores how people from a historically overlooked nation such as Uganda are able to drive the conversation on issues in international media
Authenticity and the Journalism of Networks
Trust in the federal government is at a historic low, while trust in Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders among supporters is near or above 80%. What can journalists learn from this moment?
Opinion
Some Hope for 2019: The Next Generation is the Solution to Our “Media Problems”
2018 Nieman Fellow María Ramírez shares what she learned talking to students about how to fight distrust, mitigate polarization, and more
Opinion
Fighting to Keep Public Notices in Newspapers
The public loses out when government makes it harder to find out what it’s doing
