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CONFIDENTIALMarch 11, 1966Memo To: Ben BradleeBen GilbertFrom: Phil FoisieRe: Copyreading1. I define copyreading as the fastidious and methodical word-by-word check of copy for spelling, grammar, syntax, conformity of style, ascertainable…

At a February 20, 1998, seminar with Nieman Fellows, David Halberstam was asked how he combined research with interviews and how he avoided becoming overwhelmed by the record in writing…

The Voice of America newsroom in Washington.RELATED ARTICLE“CNN’s Tightened Check On News Breaks”– Eason JordanWhat have listeners abroad been hearing from the Voice of America about the sexual charges against…

In July 1991, the editor of The Daily Telegraph hauled me into his office for a severe dressing down. My offense? I had written to an aide of the Duchess…

Here is a report on the first Nieman conference on watchdog journalism, which was held on May 2, 1998, at Harvard University. The Spring 1998 edition of Nieman Reports laid…

Americans are the most generous people in the world, donating more to charity each year than the gross national products of many countries—some $120 billion, all told. As George Rodrigue…

Democratic candidate Bill Yellowtail presented his views as Republican Rick Hill, left, and Natural Law Party candidate Jim Brooks, right, waited their turn in a debate in Great Falls, Montana,…

A dozen story suggestions from editors, reporters and nonprofit leaders:Nonproflts that deliver. Gather information on all major nonprofits serving your area, and compare the amount of resources they devote to…

I start with a point from Richard Parker’s discussion of needed improvements in journalism education and apply it more broadly.Parker argues that "fundamental democratic political concerns" should provide the context…