Articles

American Journalism Is Failing Democracy

An author and critic look in different directions to find solutions.
March 15, 2001
Robert Jensen

Letting the Voices of Young Women Be Heard

At Teen Voices, real-life experiences are the stuff of which stories are made.
March 15, 2001
Celina De León

Sources: Have Journalists Ceded Control?

For the public to be well served, transparency is crucial.
March 15, 2001
Bill Kovach

The Press Missed a Critical Post-Election Day Story in Florida

Charges of voting problems in black communities went largely uninvestigated.
March 15, 2001
DeWayne Wickham

Extraordinary Stories Emerge out of Daily Lives

At Youth Outlook, diverse voices portray youthful experiences.
March 15, 2001
Katherine Cowy Kim

Reporting Compelling Stories About Ordinary Teens

‘Pretend you’re an archeologist or an alien recording their world.’
March 15, 2001
Barbara Walsh

Changing a Newsroom’s Complexion

In Savannah, a newspaper trains community members to be journalists.
March 15, 2001
Margaret Bailey

Opening Windows Gives Readers Unexpected Images

An African-American writer reflects glimpses inside his world.
March 15, 2001
Angelo B. Henderson

Reporting About Poverty and Race Needs to Change

Yet journalists too often convey only a one-dimensional sense of déjà vu.
March 15, 2001
Nick Kotz

‘The Price of Prosperity’

Journalists unearth stories beneath the veneer of wealth.
March 15, 2001
Roland De Wolk