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Facing Putin (Extended Interview)

Masha Gessen on the Russian leader's totalitarian regime and the weaknesses of U.S. media coverage of her country.
March 20, 2012

The Overlooked “People Piece”

‘… the right kind of training will boost morale and reward the news organization with dedicated staffers itching to tackle groundbreaking assignments.’
March 19, 2012

Winter 2011: Class Notes

Annual Report Chronicles Foundation’s GrowthThe past year has been a time of transition and new beginnings for the Nieman Foundation. Bob Giles, NF ’66, retired as Nieman curator, wrapping up…
December 15, 2011

Tom Wicker, Political Columnist for The New York Times, Dies at 85

Tom Wicker, at Attica prison in 1971, spoke and wrote with force and conviction. Photo by Michael Evans/The New York Times.Tom Wicker, NF ’58, a columnist and Washington bureau chief…
December 14, 2011

Transformation in Publishing and Optimism About Books

‘An enduring challenge for journalists is to take their experiences, background and skills as a writer and turn them into a fully developed narrative.’
December 8, 2011

On the Road to Writing Books: Blazing New Trails

‘What transforms journalists into nonfiction authors is the heft of their voice, the narrative arc of their idea, and its marketability. These aren’t lessons that tend to be reinforced on…
December 8, 2011

The Smart Move Was in Reverse

A typical career trajectory for a reporter begins with local news, but sometimes there’s another road to travel first.
September 8, 2011

The Revolutionary Force of Facebook and Twitter

‘Social media now hold a vital place in this media ecosystem, filling informational voids left by the still bridled state and traditional media.’
September 8, 2011

Revealing the Underbelly of Turbulent Times

The plot of James O’Shea’s book reads like a fast-paced novel: greedy owners, corporate intrigue, a boorish manager, and a staff revolt. Yet it’s a true story.In “The Deal From…
June 27, 2011

Everyone’s Welcome at the Newsroom Cafe

‘We’ve torn down the dividing wall and now we can listen closely to the voices once behind it. That’s what our changes are about.’
June 10, 2011