Opinion

The Inestimable Value of Family Ownership

As corporate newspaper ownership increases, independent decision-making is lost.

Punch Sulzberger’s Pentagon Papers Decision

Excerpt from “The Trust: The Private and Powerful Family Behind The New York Times,” by Susan E. Tifft and Alex S. Jones, published by Little, Brown and Company, 1999

Fall 1999: Words & Reflections Introduction

“What difference does it make that a family newspaper stays in the family?” This is the question posed by Alex S. Jones, author (along with Susan E. Tifft) of the…

Reporting on Reproductive and Genetic Technologies

An author describes her experiences—good and bad—with the media.

Reporting on Child Welfare and Adoption Policies

An author and advocate contends that journalists are missing the story.

A Journalist Reveals Himself in Letters

Irreverent, churlish, boastful and, sometimes, larger than life.

The Cold War Generation of Patriotic Journalists

What happens when journalism becomes government propaganda?

Summer 1999: Words & Reflections Introduction

In this issue, reviews of books will mingle with reflections from authors, journalists and other observers about ways in which members of the media report on events of our time.There…

Max Frankel’s Life and Times

From his refugee roots, Frankel rises to the top and now reports on his journey.

‘The Republic of Entertainment’

Is news reporting moving into this territory?