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Journalists Learn How to Protect Themselves in War

At a May 2000 conference called “The World of Conflict,” co-sponsored by The Crimes of War Project and The Freedom Forum, former soldiers who now teach journalists how to assess…

Talking About Narrative Journalism

Jack Hart [writing coach for The Oregonian]: We ran a narrative series last week about a basketball coach and his problems with crack cocaine. My girlfriend was at a meeting…

Narrative Journalism Comes of Age

Some find it hard to accept. Others embrace it.

‘Narrative Writing Looked Easy.’

It wasn’t, but with help the writer used French fries to explain Asia’s financial crisis.

Freelancers Confront New Challenges

In a contract battle, many argue their work shouldn’t be used for free.

Can Journalism Be Fair?

‘If truth is whatever works for you, there is no need for journalism.’

‘Basically We’re Alone. Left Up to Our Own Wits.’

War photographers describe what it’s like to do their jobs.

‘Just Write What Happened.’

Imposing a narrative structure doesn’t always work.

The Perils of Growing Comfortable With Evil

The lynching of Jesse Washington, May 16, 1916, in Robinson, Texas. From the exhibition “Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America.” Photo courtesy of The New-York Historical Society.April 9, 2000 The…

Fall 2000: International Journalism Introduction

Africa is the focus of this issue’s international journalism section. It is a continent too often ignored by Western media and a place where in too many countries those who…