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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
Why We Need More Journalism Courses Taught in Prison

Why We Need More Journalism Courses Taught in Prison

For those incarcerated, the study of journalism can aid rehabilitation by providing tangible skills and a chance to increase understanding of prisoners’ experiences
Six Journalism Startups Illustrating the Unique Pressures Driving Media Innovation in Europe

Six Journalism Startups Illustrating the Unique Pressures Driving Media Innovation in Europe

Capitalizing on the strengths of their smaller markets and the inexpensive cost of reaching audiences online, these innovative startups are cultivating specialties, offering ancillary services, and even becoming major media…
Four News Startups Trying To Improve Civic Discourse

Four News Startups Trying To Improve Civic Discourse

At a time of polarization, journalists, entrepreneurs, and technologists are building platforms aimed at fostering understanding of opposing viewpoints
Critics and Online Outlets Leading the Vanguard in Arts Writing

Critics and Online Outlets Leading the Vanguard in Arts Writing

From heady journals to Tumblr manifestos, innovation in art criticism is happening outside the mainstream
In the Philippines, Journalists Confront Fake News and a Crackdown on Press Freedom

In the Philippines, Journalists Confront Fake News and a Crackdown on Press Freedom

Despite the obstacles in an increasingly hostile environment, independent Filipino news outlets are doing vital work
Reinventing Local TV News

Reinventing Local TV News

To attract young viewers, stations are going digital-first, crowdsourcing reporting, experimenting with augmented reality, and injecting more personality into the news
Can "Extreme Transparency" Fight Fake News and Create More Trust With Readers?

Can “Extreme Transparency” Fight Fake News and Create More Trust With Readers?

From posting raw footage to explaining reporting methods, more journalists are showing their work

Paying Attention to Word Choice When Writing about Addiction

You don’t have to go too far back in time to find the word “junkie” used to refer to someone who injects heroin, even by outlets that steer clear of…
Turning the Focus from Opioid Addiction to Treatment and Recovery

Turning the Focus from Opioid Addiction to Treatment and Recovery

These days, you’d be hard-pressed to open a news app, turn on the TV, or check your social media feeds without coming across a story about how the opioid epidemic…