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Radio Uses Sound and Script to Transport Listeners to a Place

‘In environmental reporting, nothing is more elemental than the sense of place.’

Environment Journalists Don’t Get Much Respect

‘… the environment beat is so far down the journalistic pecking order that if it were alive it would be an amoeba.’

Winter 2002: Introduction

Four decades ago reporting on the environment was what Paul Rogers, natural resources and environment writer at the San Jose Mercury News, calls “a fringe pursuit.” He writes that “the…

The Oregonian Investigates Mistreatment of Foreigners

Reporters uncover ‘a world of racism, sexism and questionable conduct.’

The Consequences of Corporate Ownership

‘Our democracy is in crisis from the loss of independent voices serving as its watchdog.’

After September 11, Headlines About Air Quality Were Everywhere

A reporter explains his misgivings about this complicated story.

Passing Along the Magic of Journalism

Journalism stands apart from other academic pursuits.

The Bridge Between the Classroom and Journalism

The purpose of journalism education can’t be addressed without determining why journalists do what they do.

What Should Be Taught in Journalism Schools?

An aspiring reporter ‘doesn’t need to learn how—he needs to learn what.’

The Extraordinary Adventure That Is Science Writing

‘Once you’ve done it you can’t imagine doing anything else.’