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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…
 “An Orgy of Mass Murder”

 “An Orgy of Mass Murder”

In a new book, James M. Scott, NF ’07, investigates World War II atrocities in the Philippines
Why Bhutan’s Struggle for Press Freedom Matters

Why Bhutan’s Struggle for Press Freedom Matters

Imagine a country where reporters shy away from contentious issues, where journalism is considered a dead-end job, where the private sector rarely advertises through mass media, and where the mainstream…
Can Dialogue Journalism Engage Audiences, Foster Civil Discourse, and Increase Trust in the Media?

Can Dialogue Journalism Engage Audiences, Foster Civil Discourse, and Increase Trust in the Media?

Spaceship Media and other outlets are experimenting with ways to bridge the political divides in the U.S.
“It Is Really Hard to Know What is Real”

“It Is Really Hard to Know What is Real”

A new report from Project Information Literacy offers insights about engaging younger consumers with the news
Sports Journalists Battle for Relevancy

Sports Journalists Battle for Relevancy

In an age of social platforms and celebrity athletes, Bleacher Report, The Players' Tribune, and The Athletic are challenging legacy sports media
The Great Disconnect: How Journalists at Local and National Outlets Are Evolving Different Skill Sets

The Great Disconnect: How Journalists at Local and National Outlets Are Evolving Different Skill Sets

As the editor of a nonprofit news site in New Orleans, I occasionally receive emails from young, earnest college grads who have recently moved to town and want to do…