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Half a Billion Dollars for Local News

Half a Billion Dollars for Local News

From the September newsletter: A coalition of over two dozen foundations commits $500 million to local news
October 4, 2023
Natalie De Rosa
How Journalists Can Protect Their Sources

How Journalists Can Protect Their Sources

From the July newsletter: In the age of digital surveillance, journalists are taking extra precautions to protect their sources' identities
August 7, 2023
Natalie De Rosa
A Farewell From the Editor

A Farewell From the Editor

From the June newsletter: As he steps down, editor James Geary reflects on his time at Nieman Reports
July 26, 2023
James Geary
CNN’s Trump Town Hall and How Journalists Should Deal with Dishonest Sources

CNN’s Trump Town Hall and How Journalists Should Deal with Dishonest Sources

From the May newsletter: Why CNN's town hall with Donald Trump is not getting us out of our silos
June 5, 2023
Natalie De Rosa
What the Media’s (Still) Getting Wrong About Covid

What the Media’s (Still) Getting Wrong About Covid

From our April newsletter: How media coverage about Covid minimizes the health risks researchers attribute to the virus
May 2, 2023
Laura Colarusso
Everyone is a Climate Reporter Now

Everyone is a Climate Reporter Now

From the senior editor Hello, I had a really hard time selecting a photo for Jill Hopke’s piece titled “Everyone is a Climate Reporter Now.” The problem was we had so…
December 2, 2022
Laura Colarusso
The Contradictions of Journalistic Objectivity

The Contradictions of Journalistic Objectivity

From the editor In Kansas City last month, the Kansas City Defender published a video of a Black local community leader warning that Black women seemed to be disappearing from…
November 2, 2022
James Geary
Journalism across the globe is under threat

Journalism across the globe is under threat

From the editor Americans are just about a third of the way through political primary season and already, according to a Washington Post analysis, scores of Republican candidates have been nominated…
June 29, 2022
James Geary
In Mexico, "Even the President Thinks Journalists are the Enemy"

In Mexico, “Even the President Thinks Journalists are the Enemy”

After reading Javier Garza Ramos’ most recent piece, I’ve grown fascinated by the history of Mexico’s local media. Overshadowed by the country’s national outlets, small-town publications played a critical role in…
May 3, 2022
Natalie De Rosa