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Reporting in Ukraine: “This War is Unpredictable and Deadly Like No Other”

Reporting in Ukraine: “This War is Unpredictable and Deadly Like No Other”

Russia’s brutally simple Ukraine strategy poses new risks for journalists
Putin Shuts Down Russia's Free Press for Reporting Accurately on Ukraine

Putin Shuts Down Russia’s Free Press for Reporting Accurately on Ukraine

The crackdown on independent news outlets takes Russia back to the Soviet era
Fighting for A Free Press in Ukraine — and Beyond

Fighting for A Free Press in Ukraine — and Beyond

As Ukrainians defend their country against the Russian invasion, journalists there and in other post-Soviet states guard their fragile press freedoms
Why Immigration Coverage Needs to Center Migrants' Stories

Why Immigration Coverage Needs to Center Migrants’ Stories

It's time to ditch the question, “does this hurt Democrats or Republicans more?"
Newsrooms Are Unionizing Pretty Much "Nonstop." Here's Why

Newsrooms Are Unionizing Pretty Much “Nonstop.” Here’s Why

Journalists are responding to consolidation and ongoing revenue challenges by joining the unionization wave
From Covid-19 to #MeToo, The Labor Beat Is Resurgent

From Covid-19 to #MeToo, The Labor Beat Is Resurgent

After years of declining coverage, more newsrooms are making workplace safety, unionization, and remote work front-page stories
Nieman Reports’ Top 5 Feature Stories of 2021

Nieman Reports’ Top 5 Feature Stories of 2021

As 2021 winds down, here are 5 feature stories from the past year we at Nieman Reports think are worth a (re)read
The Media and the Ballot Box: Confronting 21st Century Voter Suppression

The Media and the Ballot Box: Confronting 21st Century Voter Suppression

As more states restrict ballot access, news outlets must invest in consistent voting rights reporting that cuts through lies, distortion, and disinformation
In Europe, Podcasters of Color Make Their Own Space for Conversations on Race

In Europe, Podcasters of Color Make Their Own Space for Conversations on Race

Podcasts are popping up across the continent to fill the coverage void of race and racism in mainstream media
In India, the Last Few Bastions Of The Free Press Stand Guard Against Rising Authoritarianism

In India, the Last Few Bastions Of The Free Press Stand Guard Against Rising Authoritarianism

Over the last seven years, newsrooms have found themselves in the trenches, holding the Modi government to account