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“They’ll only kill you if the denial of revenue does not bring you down”

“They’ll only kill you if the denial of revenue does not bring you down”

Despite government and commercial pressure—and, sometimes, physical threats—incisive investigative work is getting done across Africa
August 14, 2017
The Invisible Costs of the War Against the Press in Mexico

The Invisible Costs of the War Against the Press in Mexico

(Translated from the Spanish by Patrick Timmons. Leer en español)On March 23, I began to receive messages about the murder of Miroslava Breach in the city of Chihuahua, my hometown. It’s…
July 10, 2017
Mexican Journalists Say “No to Silence”

Mexican Journalists Say “No to Silence”

Translated by Patrick Timmons. Leer en español.Translator’s note: At least four journalists have been murdered in Mexico this year, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.  In addition, journalist Salvador Adame of…
June 20, 2017
How Venezuela’s Independent Digital News Outlets Are Covering the Turmoil in Their Country

How Venezuela’s Independent Digital News Outlets Are Covering the Turmoil in Their Country

Journalist Luz Mely Reyes: “We want to spark information, like the firefly does, to illuminate an entire country”
June 1, 2017
Why We Need More Visual Journalists and Editors of Color

Why We Need More Visual Journalists and Editors of Color

A growing number of individuals and organizations are working to address the lack of diversity among photojournalists and editors
May 15, 2017
Let's Stop Blaming Facebook and Google and Start Fixing the News Business

Let’s Stop Blaming Facebook and Google and Start Fixing the News Business

Yesterday, New York Times media columnist Jim Rutenberg argued that America’s advertisers have a civic obligation to save the news. Not only is he wrong, but he’s giving a free pass…
May 8, 2017
Rethinking the White House Beat

Rethinking the White House Beat

How newsrooms are changing to cover the Trump White House
April 25, 2017
Can News Literacy Be Taught?

Can News Literacy Be Taught?

At a time when more critical media consumption is sorely needed, news literacy can be a difficult skill to impart
April 14, 2017
Covering Sexual Assault

Covering Sexual Assault

Reporting on rape and sexual assault challenges journalists to build trust with sources and avoid injecting bias into the story
March 15, 2017
A Time for Press Solidarity, Not Finger-Pointing

A Time for Press Solidarity, Not Finger-Pointing

Deniz Yücel is the only German journalist who is in prison in Turkey for doing his job. He has been in police custody since February 14, when he turned himself…
February 28, 2017