Articles

The Roles Journalists Played During the Balkan War

‘… this book is a welcomed reminder of how journalism can be a noble calling, but also a foul profession.’

War Reporting: How Should Civilian Casualties Be Reported?

A veteran journalist looks at other wars to help journalists understand the value of this reporting and how best to cover them.

Deciding to Testify About Rwanda

‘As a journalist, I might argue against testifying but, as a human being, I could not.’

The Unseen Gulf War

A photographer portrays human suffering in war.

In the 1980’s, a Chicago Newspaper Investigated Cardinal Cody

‘We’re going to have to do as careful and as in-depth reporting as anyone’s ever done, because this is dynamite.’

Reporting the Catholic Church’s Scandal in Ireland

Hindered by its secrecy culture, Irish journalists were helped by dogged reporting from Britain.

Explaining Why 24,000 People Died Yesterday

The Boston Globe looks worldwide at the result of scant health care.

The Neglected Vatican Beat

‘… most reporters are constrained to do less than full-time work on a beat that demands more than full-time competence.’

Is the U.S. Government Making Children Fat?

By asking different questions, a journalist connects farm policies to childhood obesity.

Secrecy Remained in Place With the Church’s Finances

Journalists were not able to secure the financial documents they needed to back up their reporting from informed sources.