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The Minefield of Language in Middle East Coverage

Journalists rarely have the time or space to navigate through the war of words.

Covering the Intifada: A Hazardous Beat

Photographers and journalists come under gunfire while reporting on the conflict.

Images Lead to Varying Perceptions

‘In photographs in which we, as journalists, saw danger, some readers saw deception.’

Portrait of a Death

The Oregonian considered a sequence of three photos showing a Palestinian gunman being shot dead by an Israeli sniper in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Friday, March 29,…

Arriving at Judgments in Selecting Photos

At The Oregonian, key questions help to frame decisions about images of Mideast violence.

Photographic Images Can Be Misunderstood

‘I had hoped people would view this boy from Ain el Helweh as I had seen him, a tiny tragic figure.’

Deciding on an Emotion-Laden Photograph For Page One

When an image reflects ‘a crucial moment in a course of events,’ editors make the decision to publish it.

The Watchdog Role Business Reporters Need to Play

Journalists who cover business must prepare themselves for the job.

Making the Enron Story an Engaging Visual Experience

‘If you’re going to use tomfoolery, you’d better know what you’re talking about.’

Corporations Work Hard to Prevent Reporting

When intimidation doesn’t work, other methods are used.