Articles

Spending Time on the Frontlines of Colombia’s War

Taking personal risks is part of the job of a foreign correspondent.
March 15, 2001
Linda Robinson

The Risks American Journalists Confront in Colombia

Staying safe sometimes collides with aggressively reporting on the war.
March 15, 2001
Tod Robberson

Creating a Network of Young Reporters

We’re still thinking about saving high-school newspapers. But, if we start now, they might be able to save us.
March 15, 2001
Laurie Becklund

Sparking a Passion for Journalism in High School

A journalism association works to strengthen a tenuous but invaluable resource.
March 15, 2001
Diana Mitsu Klos

In Colombia, Journalists Have Many Enemies

‘The first and most damning effect is self-censorship.’
March 15, 2001
Francisco Santos

You’ve Got to ‘Be Carefully Taught’

Decision-making in TV newsrooms too often involves racial criteria.
March 15, 2001
Av Westin

Why ‘Mama’s Santos’ was honored by Let’s Do It Better

“Mama is preparing to die. This is nothing new. She started to make these preparations when I was in fourth grade, 34 years ago.”With that opening, Arizona Daily Star reporter…
March 15, 2001
Arlene Notoro Morgan

Colombia’s War Takes Place on a Global Stage

In exposing the roots and connections of violence, journalists risk their lives.
March 15, 2001
Ignacio G. Gómez

When Incumbents Run in House Races, The Press Stays Home

In Maryland, major news organizations ignored a close congressional race.
March 15, 2001
Steve Nordlinger

Let’s Do It Better: 2000 Honorees

Newspapers:Newspaper of the Year—NewsdayFor overall excellence in covering race and ethnicity and for developing a strategy to deal with the paper’s demographic challenge. Gabriel Escobar, city editor, The Washington Post…
March 15, 2001