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Alternative media startups see themselves as a bulwark against billionaires and the far right. Can they survive?

More than 30 journalists have been killed since fighting broke out in 2023. Those still working continue to face danger and a shrinking international audience

Strong role models, innate curiosity combine to forge a journalist’s path

On the ground in Minnesota, where journalists are working to tell the truth about government-sanctioned violence and spin

As artificial intelligence moves into newsrooms, four Nieman Fellows weigh in on the technology’s promise, limits, and risks.

Journalism, like tending olive trees, takes meticulous care, skill, and perseverance

In this installment of Niemans@Work, we highlight a sampling of recent documentaries featuring Nieman alumni who have directed, produced, starred in, or otherwise contributed to a wide range of productions.

The Trump administration is deploying a range of legal weapons to attack U.S. news outlets

Gina Chua on how AI is reshaping the news industry

The journalism industry is losing future generations — here’s what we can do