Opinion

‘Je Suis Juif’: What the Paris Terror Attacks Mean for French Jews

The rallies that followed the recent terror attacks in Paris brought together various segments of French society, including journalists and others who firmly believe in freedom of expression as well…

To honor Molly Ivins, journalists turn to playwriting

Almost immediately after the sharp-witted columnist Molly Ivins died in 2007, two fans, Margaret and Allison Engel, twin sisters and journalists, vowed to keep her spirit alive. They wrote a…
What Charlie Hebdo Means to France

What Charlie Hebdo Means to France

A 2011 Nieman Fellow, Florence Martin-Kessler attended a vigil in honor of the slain Charlie Hebdo journalists on Wednesday night. “It was very silent, very crowded,” said Martin-Kessler, editor in chief of…
Adopting Journalistic Techniques at the United Nations

Adopting Journalistic Techniques at the United Nations

Looked at from a certain angle, the United Nations could be the world’s biggest news organization, with well-staffed bureaus in most crisis zones. Rather than one harried correspondent covering everything…
Ben Bradlee: Good Owners Make Good Editors

Ben Bradlee: Good Owners Make Good Editors

Benjamin C. Bradlee, the legendary Washington Post editor who died October 21, was known for his eloquence, sharp wit, and speaking truth to power. These qualities are evident in the…

“A Distant Drum” brings the life of Nat Nakasa, NF ’65, to the stage

The story of Nathaniel Nakasa has all the makings of a classic tragedy. Nakasa, a talented black journalist from South Africa, was selected to be a Nieman Fellow in the…
Anna Holmes

Anna Holmes

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Geneva Overholser

Geneva Overholser

Related ArticleWhere Are the Women?Why we need more female newsroom leadersPLUSRead more stories from prominent female leadersThe newsroom culture desperately needs to shift from the old “We journalists know news,…
Debra Adams Simmons

Debra Adams Simmons

Related ArticleWhere Are the Women?Why we need more female newsroom leadersPLUSRead more stories from prominent female leadersI had women who nurtured my career and helped me grow as a newsroom…
Susan Smith Richardson

Susan Smith Richardson

Related ArticleWhere Are the Women?Why we need more female newsroom leadersPLUSRead more stories from prominent female leadersI am lucky. My older sister had been a journalist for several years before…