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"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
October 21, 2022
Ha Ta
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
October 17, 2022
Gilbert M. Gaul
“Journalism Is the Way to Act”: Why NPR Launched Its New Climate Desk

“Journalism Is the Way to Act”: Why NPR Launched Its New Climate Desk

Andrea Kissack and Neela Banerjee on NPR’s ambitions for its dedicated climate desk
October 14, 2022
Marigo Farr
Journalistic Objectivity Is Overrated. What Really Matters Is Transparency, Accuracy, and Fairness

Journalistic Objectivity Is Overrated. What Really Matters Is Transparency, Accuracy, and Fairness

How Herschel Walker’s Senate campaign and Nina Totenberg’s memoir helped me clarify my thinking about journalistic ethics
October 13, 2022
Issac J. Bailey
How to Support Journalists Experiencing Online Harassment

How to Support Journalists Experiencing Online Harassment

The International Women’s Media Foundation released a new guide designed help newsrooms navigate the abuse
October 5, 2022
Ha Ta
How One Journalist Became the 20th Century’s Most-Read Woman

How One Journalist Became the 20th Century’s Most-Read Woman

The new book “Listen, World!” by Julia Scheeres and Allison Gilbert chronicles the storied life and career of Elsie Robinson
October 4, 2022
Allison Gilbert, Julia Scheeres
“We Had to Show A Version Of The Story Not Commonly Told”

“We Had to Show A Version Of The Story Not Commonly Told”

Brazil’s 1619 Project Explores Slavery’s Legacy 200 Years After Independence
September 28, 2022
Natalie De Rosa
Here’s How to Increase Coverage of Assassinations — Safely

Here’s How to Increase Coverage of Assassinations — Safely

Reporting on targeted killings has lagged in South Africa, but networks of journalists are helping piece these stories together
September 26, 2022
Paul McNally
7 Lessons to Running a Successful Journalism Membership Program

7 Lessons to Running a Successful Journalism Membership Program

Daily Maverick’s publisher and CEO on how membership can be a viable model for public interest journalism, even in a challenging environment like South Africa
September 22, 2022
Styli Charalambous
How Newsrooms Are Carving Out Democracy Beats

How Newsrooms Are Carving Out Democracy Beats

On September 15, dozens newsrooms across the country took part in Democracy Day, an initiative of news industry leaders at Hearken, the Center for Cooperative Media, the Institute for Nonprofit News, and the News…
September 21, 2022