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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.
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.
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
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.
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 —…
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.
Journalism Needs Leaders Who Know How to Run a Business

Journalism Needs Leaders Who Know How to Run a Business

These are the five crucial skills for the next generation of media leaders in the era of community-centric journalism.
News Organizations Are Leaving Twitter. What About You?

News Organizations Are Leaving Twitter. What About You?

Even with Twitter losing credibility, leaving the platform requires a significant shift in how journalists track developing news. That’s easier said than done.
'Stories Stalk You. Stories Beguile You'

‘Stories Stalk You. Stories Beguile You’

In the five years since the last Nieman Fellows reunion, the world has been torn by pandemic and war. Journalism had suffered too, weakened by record job cuts while called…
‘Here I Am, Please Tell Me Your Story’

‘Here I Am, Please Tell Me Your Story’

How a chance encounter led to a book about the fire at the Los Angeles Public Library.