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Winter 2008: Introduction

By Features December 15, 2008

In this time of accelerating change, how journalists do their work and what elements of journalism will survive this digital transformation loom as questions and concerns. By heading in new directions and exploring the potential to be found in this new territory of interactivity and social media, journalists – and others contributing to the flood of information – will be resetting the compass bearing of what constitutes “true north” for journalism in our time. – Melissa Ludtke, Editor Read more

The View From Baku

By Nieman Notes December 15, 2008

Azerbaijan’s presidential candidates debate on public television. Fortunately, the 5-hour flight from Heathrow was nearly empty, and I had three seats to get horizontal. I peered out the window and pictured the … Read more

How Spot.Us Works

By Journalist’s Trade December 15, 2008

RELATED ARTICLE “Creating a New Platform to Support Reporting” – David CohnSpot.Us accepts microdonations that are put toward a journalist’s proposal for an investigation. Progress toward reaching the goal … Read more