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Inside a Polish Covid Ward, a Photojournalist is Moved by Compassion

Inside a Polish Covid Ward, a Photojournalist is Moved by Compassion

Maciek Nabrdalik, photojournalist and 2017 Nieman Fellow, on photographing the coronavirus pandemic in Poland:“Since March 2020, we’ve been surrounded by a loud noise of political discussions and social response to…
Interviewing Jane Roe: How Joshua Prager Humanized One of the Most Famous Supreme Court Cases in History

Interviewing Jane Roe: How Joshua Prager Humanized One of the Most Famous Supreme Court Cases in History

Joshua Prager, NF ’11, has made a career of sharing secrets. In one case, the former Wall Street Journal writer revealed the identity of the only anonymous Pulitzer Prize winner;…
Yes, There’s Inflation. But It’s Not the Whole Story

Yes, There’s Inflation. But It’s Not the Whole Story

I knew I had arrived as an important member of my family when I was allowed to lift the 50-pound bag of rice at the grocery store and take it…
Touch Points

Touch Points

The word had so thoroughly infiltrated the language that I no longer noticed it. Then one afternoon, walking across a windy plaza, it brought me to a full stop. A…
Tackling the Information Crisis: Why News is Essential to Sustainability

Tackling the Information Crisis: Why News is Essential to Sustainability

Amid a pandemic that has killed over 5 million people globally, the need for clear, accurate information has never been more apparent. And yet many communities lack the crucial information…
"I Had To Talk To the People Who Were Tasked With Freeing Me"

“I Had To Talk To the People Who Were Tasked With Freeing Me”

Jason Rezaian, NF ’17, wanted to tell the story of his release from an Iranian prison from multiple perspectivesIn early fall, Spotify released a podcast series I’ve been working on…
Journalism Helped Me Regain Power Over My Own Story

Journalism Helped Me Regain Power Over My Own Story

Finding meaning, agency, and purpose in reporting from my home country of Venezuela
Revealing the Failures of the Juvenile Justice System

Revealing the Failures of the Juvenile Justice System

Tennessee Watson, NF ’20, on trying to answer the question: Why do American policymakers continue to invest in incarcerating children?The United States incarcerates kids at substantially higher rates than most…
In Europe, Podcasters of Color Make Their Own Space for Conversations on Race

In Europe, Podcasters of Color Make Their Own Space for Conversations on Race

Podcasts are popping up across the continent to fill the coverage void of race and racism in mainstream media
Launching A Newspaper During A Pandemic

Launching A Newspaper During A Pandemic

How conversations over coffee helped Sipho Kings, NF ’18, create The Continent, a weekly that has grown its audience to 15,000 subscribers in 105 countries A good coffee can help…