Articles

Press Freedom in Ropczycka, Poland

An American journalist observes the opening months of a newspaper’s birth.

Can Government Prohibit a Journalist’s Access to Public Officials?

Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich, Jr. and The Sun are arguing this in federal court.

Debating How and Why Journalists Do What They Do

‘After listening to the real-life stories of real-life Polish journalists, I wasn’t so dogmatic or judgmental.’

Looking at American Journalism From the Outside In

‘As journalists struggle to report on and understand their times, they cannot escape being part of their times.’

Getting Ukrainian Journalists to Ask Ordinary People Questions

‘We wanted to get them to report beyond press releases and false assurances of the politicians and bureaucrats.’

Spin Alley: A Microcosm of Journalism’s Struggles

Will reporters end this ritual and regain the trust of their audience in their 2006 and 2008 political coverage?

Why Won’t Journalists Follow the Money?

By not revealing the funders behind ‘think tanks,’ the information they provide shouldn’t be considered credible by readers.

Journalism Education That Succeeds

Students at Tbilisi’s Caucasus School learn by immersing themselves in the skills and work of journalism.

Ethical Journalism Is Not an Oxymoron

In ethical decision-making journalists compare ‘very favorably with those who work in other professions.’

Darfur Fits Into a Pattern of Reporting Neglect

‘Newspaper bosses are unlikely ever to return Africa staffing to what it was in the 1990’s.’