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News is a Public Good

News is a Public Good

An economics professor argues that journalism outlets should be granted “nonprofit media organization” status
How Some 370 Journalists in 80 Countries Made the Panama Papers Happen

How Some 370 Journalists in 80 Countries Made the Panama Papers Happen

The email that landed in my inbox some 10 months ago didn’t reveal much. “New Project,” the subject simply stated. Knowing the sender, Marina Walker, Deputy Director of the International…
Obstacles and Opportunities for Journalists with Disabilities

Obstacles and Opportunities for Journalists with Disabilities

A blind journalist on overcoming the latent prejudices that keep people with disabilities out of newsrooms
Reporting on Disability with Sensitivity, not Sensationalism

Reporting on Disability with Sensitivity, not Sensationalism

When people with disabilities are portrayed as only heroes or victims, it's harder to address the issues that affect them
Making News Websites Accessible to All

Making News Websites Accessible to All

For journalists who want to represent readers’ interests, ensuring equal access to online content is essential

Make the News a Conversation

The first time I invited my readers to meet up at a coffee shop, one person came. His name was Jimmy. He was a fan of my geeky news and…
To Stay Relevant, Newsrooms Rethink Campaign Coverage

To Stay Relevant, Newsrooms Rethink Campaign Coverage

Public disaffection and candidates' social media strategies force journalists to innovate beyond the horse race
Loathing on the Campaign Trail

Loathing on the Campaign Trail

Once again, the media discover that there’s no substitute for talking to voters
The Future of Political Fact-Checking

The Future of Political Fact-Checking

In awarding its Lie of the Year title to Donald Trump last December, the staff at PolitiFact had a lot of material from which to choose.During the first GOP debate…
What Every Journalist Should Know About Science

What Every Journalist Should Know About Science

It's not just science reporters who need to evaluate research and learn to tell good studies from bad