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Open-Source Journalism in a Wired World

Open-Source Journalism in a Wired World

Spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, open-source investigations are being integrated into standard newsroom practice
Is It OK for Journalists To Hold Back Scoops for Books?

Is It OK for Journalists To Hold Back Scoops for Books?

A spate of Trump titles sparks debate about the ethics of withholding vital reporting for books
Navigating Elon Musk’s Twitterpocalypse

Navigating Elon Musk’s Twitterpocalypse

Twitter has had its problems, but the new direction could both spell trouble and be an opportunity for news organizations
A Decade of Failed Efforts to Protect Journalists in Latin America

A Decade of Failed Efforts to Protect Journalists in Latin America

Dozens of journalists have been killed across the region, despite protections designed to keep them safe
Sued for Doing Journalism

Sued for Doing Journalism

How reporters are countering public officials who use lawsuits to suppress public records requests
Everyone Is a Climate Reporter Now

Everyone Is a Climate Reporter Now

That’s why journalism schools need to incorporate climate science reporting into their standard curricula
It's Time to Abandon the 'Police Say' Headline Format

It’s Time to Abandon the ‘Police Say’ Headline Format

When reporting on life-or-death matters, community sources are just as important as police statements
Threats to Democracy Are One of the “Existential Challenges” of Our Time. Here’s How to Cover Them

Threats to Democracy Are One of the “Existential Challenges” of Our Time. Here’s How to Cover Them

Freedom House’s Michael Abramowitz and The Washington Post’s Matea Gold on the state of democracy now and where journalists can go from here
"The Amount of Violence is Astonishing": Why Threats to Journalists are Increasing in Iran

“The Amount of Violence is Astonishing”: Why Threats to Journalists are Increasing in Iran

As protests following the death of Mahsa Amini continue, the government's desperation to crack down on dissent is intensifying
As Journalists, We Need to Change the Way We Cover Disasters

As Journalists, We Need to Change the Way We Cover Disasters

Fewer tragic narratives about survivors, more stories about the causes of coastal disasters and who benefits from government rebuilding grants