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'Unparalleled and Unprecedented'

‘Unparalleled and Unprecedented’

With dozens dead and more wounded, journalists in Gaza have faced the deadliest six months ever recorded.
April 4, 2024
John Daniszewski
‘Social Media is a Crime Scene’

‘Social Media is a Crime Scene’

Joan Donovan on the chaos of disinformation and how to navigate a “splintered” reality online
March 18, 2024
A History of the AR-15

A History of the AR-15

Cameron McWhirter, NF ’07, on the reporting behind the book “American Gun”  Zusha Elinson and I are reporters for The Wall Street Journal. He works out of San Francisco; I…
March 12, 2024
Cameron McWhirter
Spotlighting Underserved Communities in Ohio

Spotlighting Underserved Communities in Ohio

Olivera Perkins, NF ’08, is redefining the economics beat at Signal Cleveland Chillingly high inflation was still in effect when Signal Cleveland, the nonprofit news organization, went online in late…
March 11, 2024
Olivera Perkins
In Illinois, Two Bills Aim to Put Reporters Back into Communities

In Illinois, Two Bills Aim to Put Reporters Back into Communities

Steve Stadelman, a former journalist turned state senator, explains why the government needs to support local journalism.
March 8, 2024
Marigo Farr
Want to Reach Gen Z? Prioritize Young Voices

Want to Reach Gen Z? Prioritize Young Voices

Student journalists are key to engaging a critical demographic ahead of the 2024 election.
March 5, 2024
Pratika Katiyar
A Moment of Deep Sorrow on the U.S.-Mexico Border

A Moment of Deep Sorrow on the U.S.-Mexico Border

What it looks like when we humanize the migrants coming to America
March 4, 2024
Barbara Davidson
The Story Behind the Execution of AP Reporter Joseph Morton During WW2

The Story Behind the Execution of AP Reporter Joseph Morton During WW2

A new book examines the work of The Associated Press in covering Nazi Germany.
March 4, 2024
Ann Cooper
How A Handful of Court Cases Could Give the Government More Power Over Social Media

How A Handful of Court Cases Could Give the Government More Power Over Social Media

Between Montana’s TikTok ban and the Supreme Court’s consideration of whether to allow public officials to block private citizens and control content-moderation practices, the information landscape could be changing —…
February 27, 2024
Jared Schroeder
Generation #Branded

Generation #Branded

Teaching students how to live up to the trust news consumers have in social media has become a top focus for many journalism schools.
February 26, 2024
Jon Marcus