Questioning journalism’s heroes isn’t disrespectful — it’s just good reporting
Bob Woodward’s comments were dismissive, patronizing and, at times, bordering on racism and misogyny.
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Why did a majority of NYU’s student paper resign?
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How the journalism industry’s elitism locks out folks from underrepresented backgrounds
When a journalism executive suggested I could have gotten an internship if I wasn’t attending a community college, he perpetuated systemic barriers.
J-schools should stop promoting unpaid story placement
Opportunities to publish in major outlets are marketed to students as hands-on learning experiences, but in reality, are exploitative and harmful.
The digital divide is a news divide
Few organizations are considering scale of the digital divide in America and the serious inequity in how information is distributed.
The Kamala Harris conversations show we still don’t know how to talk about race
The rush to “debate” Kamala Harris’ race shows that our national thinking is still rooted in binaries and assumptions.
Want to improve your newsroom? Canceling internships doesn’t help
No one is sure what newsrooms will look like in the next few months. But we can do better to ensure people aren't left out of the conversation.
A More Specific Letter on Justice and Open Debate
An open letter from journalists of color, with contributions from workers in academia and publishing, in response to the Harper's Letter.
You don’t mean “culture war”
The phrase "culture war" often allows for a lazy description of the day’s events, without — for example — mentioning racism or homophobia or xenophobia,
Why did a majority of NYU’s student paper resign?
Forty-two of Washington Square News’ staff resigned on Monday because of an advisor who staffers say perpetuated racism, transphobia, and a toxic work environment.
How the journalism industry’s elitism locks out folks from underrepresented backgrounds
When a journalism executive suggested I could have gotten an internship if I wasn’t attending a community college, he perpetuated systemic barriers.
J-schools should stop promoting unpaid story placement
Opportunities to publish in major outlets are marketed to students as hands-on learning experiences, but in reality, are exploitative and harmful.
The digital divide is a news divide
Few organizations are considering scale of the digital divide in America and the serious inequity in how information is distributed.
The Kamala Harris conversations show we still don’t know how to talk about race
The rush to “debate” Kamala Harris’ race shows that our national thinking is still rooted in binaries and assumptions.
Want to improve your newsroom? Canceling internships doesn’t help
No one is sure what newsrooms will look like in the next few months. But we can do better to ensure people aren't left out of the conversation.
A More Specific Letter on Justice and Open Debate
An open letter from journalists of color, with contributions from workers in academia and publishing, in response to the Harper's Letter.
You don’t mean “culture war”
The phrase "culture war" often allows for a lazy description of the day’s events, without — for example — mentioning racism or homophobia or xenophobia,
