Articles

Robert A. Caro, NF ’66

Biography, 2003 · “Master of the Senate”
Ann Marie Lipinski, NF ’90

Ann Marie Lipinski, NF ’90

In the series “The Spoils of Power,” Lipinski, Dean Baquet, and William Gaines revealed the waste, self-interest, and profiteering that dominated the proceedings of the 50-member Chicago City Council. During…
Harry S.  Ashmore,  NF ’42

Harry S. Ashmore, NF ’42

Editorial Writing, 1958 · Arkansas Gazette
Accountability Journalism: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

Accountability Journalism: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

This article is based on the author’s book, “Democracy’s Detectives: The Economics of Investigative Journalism,” being published in October 2016 by Harvard University Press.The path to The Washington Post’s 1999…
How Bobby Kennedy in 1968 Turned Skeptical Journalists into Believers

How Bobby Kennedy in 1968 Turned Skeptical Journalists into Believers

In his new book, Larry Tye explores RFK's transformation from a staunch anti-communist to a liberal icon—and details his relationship with the press along the way
Joining Forces in the Name of Watchdog Journalism

Joining Forces in the Name of Watchdog Journalism

Competing news outlets are teaming up on investigative reporting projects that none could manage on their own

Getting the Most Out of Comments: A Guide for Journalists

Monica Guzman's new API report explores the best ways to build audience—and relevance—by listening to and engaging with readers

Getting Beyond Stereotypes on Israeli TV News

Arabs with Israeli citizenship account for roughly 20 percent of Israel’s population, but comprise just 3 percent of interviewees on leading news shows. Several Israeli non-profits are trying to change…
Reporting on Islam

Reporting on Islam

With Islam threaded through beats from foreign affairs to crime to education, journalists are stepping up efforts to provide nuanced coverage of Muslims and their religion
Holding Businesses Accountable

Holding Businesses Accountable

While there's no Pulitzer category for business reporting, taking on corporations and financial interests is at the core of many Prize-winning stories