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The Psychological Hazards of War Journalism

A psychiatrist examines how journalists respond to what they witness and report.

Acting as a Witness to a Forgotten War

‘Even if nobody for whom I write this story cares, it is difficult for me to forget Chechnya.’

When a Story Inhabits the Mind

‘… I rely on a brave group of Chechen journalists to keep me— and my readers—informed.’

Portraits of the Wounded

A photojournalist conveys the lives and feelings of those injured in the Iraq War.

Telling Stories the Military Doesn’t Want Told

If war is hell, then the aftermath for too many of those who fought the war in Iraq is worthy of another biblical metaphor—purgatory. Last fall, UPI’s Mark Benjamin got…
The Unseen Is Made Visible

The Unseen Is Made Visible

Americans see photographs of military coffins, and repercussions follow.

A Matter of Faith: The White House and the Press

Journalists’ focus ‘on religion and the presidency was unusual for an “objective” news media that usually relies on empirical evidence ….’

The Press and Public Misperceptions About the Iraq War

A study looks at whether the press failed in its reporting about the war.

The Responsibilities of a Free Press

‘Coverage of the administration’s record on civil liberties since September 11th has, in my judgment, been sadly inadequate.’

The Iraq Experience Poses Critical Questions For Journalists

‘How do we protect against violence while protecting our image as noncombatants? How do we guard against danger without sealing ourselves off?’