Nieman Notes

Frank del Olmo’s Words Are a Tribute to His Life

While he ‘wrote through Latino eyes, the core themes he explored in his columns—the quest for truth and justice—are universal.’

‘Commentaries on His Times’

Here are some excerpts from columns that appear in the book, “Frank del Olmo: Commentaries on His Times:”“A Dissenting Vote on the Endorsement of Pete Wilson,” October 31, 1994… Unfortunately,…

A Life’s Work Reconsidered

A reporter, kidnapped in Fallujah, reflects in the aftermath of that experience.

What It Took to Pull Me Through

A journalist discovers what it takes to report fully on adolescents’ lives.

Using a Camera to Shoot the Big Five

A retired journalist refocuses to connect with ‘the slower heartbeat of the African bush.’

Partnering With Young People

A program to improve child health engages teenagers interested in journalism.

‘Fields of Despair’

Words and images tell stories of forgotten workers.

Newsroom Training at Urban High Schools

By learning hands-on skills, minority students take the first step to becoming journalists.

Reflecting the Floating City

The magic of networking offers pathways to the real Venice.

Elements of a Free Press in Indonesia

When Tom Rosenstiel and I wrote “The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect,” we felt pretty confident there would be an interested audience among…