Opinion

Covid Relief Bill Throws Lifeline to Transform Local News

Covid Relief Bill Throws Lifeline to Transform Local News

With the passage of the $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, Washington is not only providing help to families, schools, states, and local government; it is throwing a lifeline to the…
With Fresh Start, The Boston Globe Weighs News Value of Older Articles Versus Individual Harm

With Fresh Start, The Boston Globe Weighs News Value of Older Articles Versus Individual Harm

“We can’t dogmatically hold on to outdated practices and standards … in the face of changing circumstances”
True Newsroom Diversity Must Account for Disability Status, Too

True Newsroom Diversity Must Account for Disability Status, Too

Disabled people make up 20% of the U.S. population but take up little space on mastheads and in coverage. Why?
The Complexity of Reporting on Age, Race, and the Covid-19 Vaccine

The Complexity of Reporting on Age, Race, and the Covid-19 Vaccine

Something journalists need to better convey to our audiences: Because of demographic realities, prioritizing age in Covid-19 vaccination efforts is akin to prioritizing white Americans.White people live longer on average…
Public Exchanges on Race Are Healthy for News Outlets and Audiences

Public Exchanges on Race Are Healthy for News Outlets and Audiences

I’ve been stuck on the discussion about the resignation of New York Times science reporter Donald McNeil Jr. for the past few days. I don’t have a firm opinion on…
To Change Its Future, The Kansas City Star Examined Its Racist Past

To Change Its Future, The Kansas City Star Examined Its Racist Past

“The Truth in Black and White” forced the newsroom to look inward and to do journalism differently
Can We Restore A Collective Understanding of Reality, Please?

Can We Restore A Collective Understanding of Reality, Please?

“Anyone who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” —VoltaireThe carnage on January 6 was precipitated by a lie that the election was stolen from President Trump.…
How Can Journalists Better Serve Immigrant Communities?

How Can Journalists Better Serve Immigrant Communities?

Radically reimagine immigration journalism to make it more responsive to the information needs of multicultural and multilingual audiences
The Extremist Mob at the U.S. Capitol was America, Too

The Extremist Mob at the U.S. Capitol was America, Too

We began Donald Trump’s presidency debating whether it was fair to call lies lies, even though we knew he was the most prolific political liar of modern times.We end it…
Don’t Exoticize Latino Voters; Report on Them as Americans

Don’t Exoticize Latino Voters; Report on Them as Americans

As journalists turn their attention to the inauguration and the 2022 midterms, report on Latinos like any other group of voters