Features
Journalists See “Clear, Alarming Signals” for Press Freedom in Italy
The right-wing government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is exerting pressure on the press through lawsuits, wiretaps, and forcing veteran journalists from key roles in public broadcasting.
Recent Stories
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Interview
In Illinois, Two Bills Aim to Put Reporters Back into Communities
Steve Stadelman, a former journalist turned state senator, explains why the government needs to support local journalism.
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Opinion
Want to Reach Gen Z? Prioritize Young Voices
Student journalists are key to engaging a critical demographic ahead of the 2024 election.
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Books
The Story Behind the Execution of AP Reporter Joseph Morton During WW2
A new book examines the work of The Associated Press in covering Nazi Germany.
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Features
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.
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Opinion
News Organizations Are Leaving Twitter. What About You?
Even with Twitter losing credibility, leaving the platform requires a significant shift in how journalists track developing news. That’s easier said than done.
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Features
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.
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Opinion
Let’s Retire the “Leaving Journalism” Fallacy
Your career as a journalist doesn’t have to be a one-way trip.
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85th Anniversary
A World Where Those with Weapons Have Absolute Authority
When you’re covering war in your own country, the gap between you and the rest of humanity feels overwhelming.
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Features
The Fox News of France
How French billionaire Vincent Bolloré and CNews have reshaped political discourse in Paris and beyond
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