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What to Watch for in the 2026 U.S. Midterms

What to Watch for in the 2026 U.S. Midterms

Four Nieman Fellows discuss how economic issues, international conflicts, and the changing American electorate could influence the midterm elections and the future of both major political parties.
India Targets Journalists in Crackdown on Growing Protest Movement

India Targets Journalists in Crackdown on Growing Protest Movement

Reports of arrests and intimidation of journalists at voting rights protests raise international alarm
Testing the Legal Limits of Press Access

Testing the Legal Limits of Press Access

A federal judge blocks the Trump administration’s latest attempt to restrict press coverage
This Newsroom Wants You to Be Part of the Journey Before It Even Starts

This Newsroom Wants You to Be Part of the Journey Before It Even Starts

A journalist in Germany sets out to create a climate-focused news outlet and bring his audience along every step of the way
America’s Shrinking Local Newsrooms, Through a Photographer’s Lens

America’s Shrinking Local Newsrooms, Through a Photographer’s Lens

After witnessing her hometown newspaper gutted by cuts, photographer Ann Hermes began an eight-year journey to document the changing landscape of local journalism.
Seven Takeaways on Convenience and News

Seven Takeaways on Convenience and News

In “Against Convenience,” Nieman Fellow Gabe Bullard delves into modern media consumption habits
The YouTuber Shaking Up Brazil’s Powerful Sports Media

The YouTuber Shaking Up Brazil’s Powerful Sports Media

During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, CazéTV set YouTube’s largest-ever live audience record. That growth also exposed a gap: streaming faces far less oversight than television. Now, Brazilian regulators are…
Friendships Are What Will Save Journalism

Friendships Are What Will Save Journalism

The enduring legacy of a Nieman fellowship is the friendships you make. Mine helped create an entirely new kind of newspaper.
Focusing on Fans Captures the Magic of the World Cup

Focusing on Fans Captures the Magic of the World Cup

A photojournalist documenting soccer’s biggest tournament on film slows down, joins the crowds, and savors the atmosphere
Student Uprisings in India Short-Circuit an Outdated Media Machine

Student Uprisings in India Short-Circuit an Outdated Media Machine

As mass protests, organized on social media, sweep the nation, old-guard outlets struggle to keep up, and Modi makes his Instagram debut.