Opinion

An author argues for journalism being a vital force in democracy.

Does it provide a window into the future of journalism?

An historian says the usual excuses for their absence aren’t valid.

If the conscientious practice of journalism is essential to democracy, as the First Amendment attests, then what, if any, contemporary forces are undermining the critical role journalists have historically played?…

Insider journalism leaves too many questions unasked and unanswered.

Should there be connections?

A long-time journalist looks outside his practice for answers.

An author argues that journalism’s watchdogs are being silenced by greed.

A First Amendment lawyer argues it must.

[July 1960] – I propose to speak tonight on a moderately pretentious topic, the public responsibilities of newspapermen and lawyers.…As my concern is public responsibility in our professions, I want…