ISSUE

Winter/Spring 2024

'Unparalleled and Unprecedented'

Since Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israeli settlements and a music festival, some 97 journalists and media workers have been killed in the conflict. That is more journalist fatalities in one conflict zone in six months than have occurred in one year worldwide since the Committee to Protect Journalists started keeping the data in 1992.

Nieman Reports’ Winter/Spring 2024 issue spotlights how the war in Gaza is part of an alarming trend of the lack of accountability for killers and jailers of journalists. From the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the rise of authoritarian governments, the miasma of misinformation fostering distrust and suspicion, and the impunity shown by governments, the risk posed to journalists have multiplied in recent years.

Articles

Standing Up to Corruption and Violence

Standing Up to Corruption and Violence

Jaemark Tordecilla, NF ‘24, on the harassment, brutality, and financial pressures faced by journalists in the Philippines
'Unparalleled and Unprecedented'

‘Unparalleled and Unprecedented’

With dozens dead and more wounded, journalists in Gaza have faced the deadliest six months ever recorded.
‘Social Media is a Crime Scene’

‘Social Media is a Crime Scene’

Joan Donovan on the chaos of disinformation and how to navigate a “splintered” reality online
A History of the AR-15

A History of the AR-15

Cameron McWhirter, NF ’07, on the reporting behind the book “American Gun”  Zusha Elinson and I are reporters for The Wall Street Journal. He works out of San Francisco; I…
Spotlighting Underserved Communities in Ohio

Spotlighting Underserved Communities in Ohio

Olivera Perkins, NF ’08, is redefining the economics beat at Signal Cleveland Chillingly high inflation was still in effect when Signal Cleveland, the nonprofit news organization, went online in late…
Want to Reach Gen Z? Prioritize Young Voices

Want to Reach Gen Z? Prioritize Young Voices

Student journalists are key to engaging a critical demographic ahead of the 2024 election.
A Moment of Deep Sorrow on the U.S.-Mexico Border

A Moment of Deep Sorrow on the U.S.-Mexico Border

What it looks like when we humanize the migrants coming to America
How A Handful of Court Cases Could Give the Government More Power Over Social Media

How A Handful of Court Cases Could Give the Government More Power Over Social Media

Between Montana’s TikTok ban and the Supreme Court’s consideration of whether to allow public officials to block private citizens and control content-moderation practices, the information landscape could be changing —…
Generation #Branded

Generation #Branded

Teaching students how to live up to the trust news consumers have in social media has become a top focus for many journalism schools.
Journalism Needs Leaders Who Know How to Run a Business

Journalism Needs Leaders Who Know How to Run a Business

These are the five crucial skills for the next generation of media leaders in the era of community-centric journalism.
The Fox News of France

The Fox News of France

How French billionaire Vincent Bolloré and CNews have reshaped political discourse in Paris and beyond

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Publisher
Ann Marie Lipinski
Editor
Laura Colarusso
Assistant Editor
Megan Cattel
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Dan Zedek