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Sarah Palin, The New York Times and the Limits of Political Messaging

Sarah Palin, The New York Times and the Limits of Political Messaging

When the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously overturned a judgment against The New York Times almost 60 years ago and established a higher standard of proof for public officials in libel…
The History of Tuberculosis Holds Lessons For Modern Day Public Health

The History of Tuberculosis Holds Lessons For Modern Day Public Health

Vidya Krishnan, NF ’21, on writing her debut non-fiction book “Phantom Plague”  Dec. 20, 2016, was one of those winter mornings in New Delhi, India when everything was enveloped in…
Diverse Freelancers Play a Crucial Role in Journalism

Diverse Freelancers Play a Crucial Role in Journalism

Independent journalists can bring unique stories and talents to newsrooms looking to reach new audiences
Putin Shuts Down Russia's Free Press for Reporting Accurately on Ukraine

Putin Shuts Down Russia’s Free Press for Reporting Accurately on Ukraine

The crackdown on independent news outlets takes Russia back to the Soviet era
Reviving the Labor Beat: "Every One of Us is a Worker"

Reviving the Labor Beat: “Every One of Us is a Worker”

Four labor journalists joined Nieman Reports for a Twitter Spaces discussion on how newsrooms are making workplace safety and unionization front-page stories
Fighting for A Free Press in Ukraine — and Beyond

Fighting for A Free Press in Ukraine — and Beyond

As Ukrainians defend their country against the Russian invasion, journalists there and in other post-Soviet states guard their fragile press freedoms
Ukrainian Journalists Risk Everything to Stand Up to Putin

Ukrainian Journalists Risk Everything to Stand Up to Putin

Russia’s history of suppressing independent media at home offers clues about what might happen in Ukraine
Why Political Reporters Are Still Focused on the Wrong Things

Why Political Reporters Are Still Focused on the Wrong Things

Let’s take a brief look at the problem with political reporting.First, I read a story by the Associated Press explaining why the Democratic brand is “toxic” in many largely white…
Call Out Bigotry in Reporting on the Ukraine Invasion

Call Out Bigotry in Reporting on the Ukraine Invasion

How journalists cover armed conflict shouldn’t hinge on the color of people’s skin or the color of their hair
For More Diverse Newsrooms, It’s Time to Rebuild the Journalism Pipeline

For More Diverse Newsrooms, It’s Time to Rebuild the Journalism Pipeline

Newsrooms need new entry points for young journalists from diverse backgrounds