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"I’m not sure that the trust problem is going to be solved independent of solving the diversity problem"

“I’m not sure that the trust problem is going to be solved independent of solving the diversity problem”

While the media industry faces many critical challenges these days, Jill Abramson and Nancy Gibbs—who previously held the top editorial positions at The New York Times and Time magazine, respectively—remain…
Investigating the Housing Crisis

Investigating the Housing Crisis

It is fair to say that the housing beat has not traditionally been considered a plum assignment among reporters. In fact, many media outlets do not have a team dedicated…
From Covering the Housing Crisis to Living It

From Covering the Housing Crisis to Living It

One sign of the growing precariousness of the housing market is the willingness of people working in the media business to open up about their own struggles. That may also…

The five-hour work day? She’s got it covered

The five-hour work day? She’s got it covered: Financial Times columnist Pilita Clark, NF ’97, takes on the modern workplace
How Implicit Bias Works in Journalism

How Implicit Bias Works in Journalism

Avoiding the pitfalls of hidden biases can lead to better story selection and more inclusive reporting
“I can’t imagine our community without the Advocate”

“I can’t imagine our community without the Advocate”

Editor and publisher Chris Cobler, NF ’06, prioritizes holding local officials accountable while pushing to keep 172-year-old paper on sound financial footing
Google, Facebook, and the Crisis of News and Democracy

Google, Facebook, and the Crisis of News and Democracy

Can regulators now do what Silicon Valley has failed to do?

The Limits of Empathy During a Time of Polarization

Journalists shouldn’t demean or dismiss the supporters of any political candidate. But we shouldn’t explain away their words and deeds, either

Why Journalists Need To Be Witty

Journalistic wit means spotting the connections others don’t see—or don’t want us to see
How Newsrooms are Rethinking Midterms Coverage

How Newsrooms are Rethinking Midterms Coverage

To meet the challenges of the midterms, news outlets are taking a more collaborative approach, changing how they report on polls, and covering the voting process itself as well as…