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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
“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
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
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
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…
Upending the Entrenched Power Dynamics in Journalism

Upending the Entrenched Power Dynamics in Journalism

Going beyond surface level diversity talk requires changing how we educate young journalists
It's Time for Newsrooms to Defend Democracy

It’s Time for Newsrooms to Defend Democracy

November 8 is the date of the midterm elections, but today — September 15 — is Democracy Day.  An initiative of news industry leaders at Hearken, the Center for Cooperative Media,…
Political Coverage is Changing to Get Beyond 'Us Versus Them'

Political Coverage is Changing to Get Beyond ‘Us Versus Them’

A more nuanced depiction of voters and issues can help newsrooms better report on elections and political campaigns
Building a Better Future for Our Information Spaces

Building a Better Future for Our Information Spaces

Stefanie Friedhoff, NF ’01, has launched a new initiative to help address information gaps Technology has fundamentally changed where people seek information and what they believe. It’s why, no matter…
“Democracy Has Never Been More Threatened”: Cleveland Plain Dealer Editor on Covering Trumpism and Advocating for a Free Press

“Democracy Has Never Been More Threatened”: Cleveland Plain Dealer Editor on Covering Trumpism and Advocating for a Free Press

Chris Quinn, editor of cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer in Ohio, has used his weekly column to communicate with readers about various decisions at the newspaper, from hiring announcements to…