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A Psychological Boost for a Struggling Industry
Warren Buffett goes on a newspaper buying spree. Thurs., May 17, 2012.
By Rem Rieder
Good News for the Philadelphia Papers
The top executive who embarrassed them over coverage of their pending sale earlier this year is out. Fri., May 11, 2012.
By Rem Rieder
Determined to Report the Story
Two journalists were so committed to revealing the killing of the “cursed” children of Ethiopia that they reported it on their own when their paper wouldn’t fund the project. They are being honored for the ethical approach they took to their work. Fri., May 11, 2012.
By Chelsea Boone
A Changing Voice
The Voice of San Diego, a pioneering local news Web site, plots a future without its editor. Thurs., May 10, 2012.
By Caitlin Johnston
Cutbacks with a Dash of Nonsense
The Salt Lake Tribune is the latest news outlet to proclaim that staff reductions won't have any impact on the quality of the product. Weds., May 9, 2012.
By Rem Rieder
In the Digital Realm, New Hope for Editorial Cartoonists
While many newspapers have eliminated the position, the Internet offers a potentially brighter future.Weds., May 9, 2012.
By Alexa Kravitz
Death to Nerd Prom!
Maybe Tom Brokaw’s opposition will open the door to a drastic rethinking of the misguided White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Mon, May. 7, 2012
By Rem Rieder
A Nonstory on Politico
Yes, Obama used composite characters in his autobiography—as he said at the time. Weds., May 2, 2012.
By Rem Rieder
Leaving the Newsroom to Launch Online Startups
Journalists embracing the entrepreneurial spirit. Weds., May 2, 2012.
By Carl Straumsheim
“Not a Fit Person”
A Parliamentary committee’s harsh verdict about Rupert Murdoch. Tues., May 1, 2012.
By Rem Rieder
A Fool’s Errand?
Is it time to jettison those fiasco-prone April Fools’ Day editions of college newspapers? Fri., April 27, 2012.
By Michelle G. Chan
Smoothing Out Media Partnerships
A new Web site hopes to make joint reporting efforts easier to pull off. Thurs., April 26, 2012.
By Bill Braun
Going Long About Sports
Narrative sportswriting is finding some homes in the digital world.
Wed., April 25, 2012.
By Elia Powers
The Man Behind the Obit for Facts
How outrage over a politician's outlandish statement triggered an Internet sensation. Weds., April 25, 2012.
By Caitlin Johnston
Telling the Story Through Her Own Words
A Seattle writer’s moving account of a rape victim’s ordeal leads to a Pulitzer Prize-- and a friendship with the victim.Tues., April 24, 2012.
By Alexis Gutter
All about the Participation
At the Newseum’s new gallery on new media, interaction is key. Fri., April 20, 2012.
By Caitlin Johnston
Reflections on the Death of Facts...
...inspired by a brilliant, must-read “obituary” in the Chicago Tribune. Fri., April 20, 2012.
By Rem Rieder
Challenging the Audience
A Tulsa World reporter’s powerful story on a transgender teen and the readers’ surprising reaction. Thurs., April 19, 2012.
By Alexa Kravitz
Feel-Good Pulitzer Storylines
This year’s awards aren’t dominated by the usual suspects. Mon., April 16, 2012,
By Rem Rieder
A Cautionary Tale
The important lesson to be learned from the media’s “Nikki Haley is going to be indicted” debacle. Weds., April 11, 2012.
By Rem Rieder
Letting the Sunshine in
Brian Lamb reflects on 33 years at the helm of C-SPAN. Weds., April 11, 2012.
By Michelle G. Chan
“Doing Stories That Matter”
ABC’s Pierre Thomas, honored as NABJ’s Journalist of the Year, reflects on a career that has found him in the middle of many major events. Tues., April 10.
By Chelsea Boone
North to Alaska
A veteran newspaper executive realizes a childhood dream. Fri., April 6, 2012.
By Carl Straumsheim
Second Chance
The advent of the tablet presents a bright opportunity for traditional news outlets that stumbled at the onset of the digital era. But will they take advantage? Thurs., March 29, 2012.
By Caitlin Johnston
Flunking the Test
The American education system has never been better, several important measures show. But you’d never know that from reading overheated media reports about “failing” schools and enthusiastic pieces on unproven “reform” efforts. Fri., March 30, 2012.
By Paul Farhi
Calling the Cops
ESPN and Syracuse’s Post-Standard were pummeled for failing to tell police about a tape regarding sexual abuse allegations against a Syracuse University coach. But when it comes to providing evidence to law enforcement officials, the bar for news organizations is quite high. Tues., April 3, 2012.
By Cary Spivak
The Voice of God Is Dead
It's past time for news outlets to lose the rigid, formulaic approach to newswriting. But figuring out the boundaries can be tricky. Wed., April 4, 2012.
By Jena Heath
Muckraking Goes Global
As investigative reporting recedes in the United States, it is exploding around the world, often online and
frequently in countries where it has never been seen before. Thurs., April 5, 2012.
By Mark Feldstein
Embracing the Future
Visits to 50 newspapers in 50 states find an evolving industry launching new initiatives in an effort to
survive and thrive in the digital era. Thurs., April 5, 2012.
By Paul Steinle & Sara Brown
Endgame for Olbermann
An abrupt end to the mercurial anchor’s short, unhappy stint at Current TV. Fri., March 30, 2012.
By Rem Rieder
An Optimist at the Helm
Carl Lavin moves from launching startups to overseeing CNN’s homepage. Tues., March 26, 2012.
By Carl Straumsheim
Why “Etch A Sketch” Matters
Chuck Todd to the contrary, the flap over a Romney aide’s cynical remark deserved coverage. Thurs., March 22, 2012.
By Rem Rieder
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Learning to Do It All
When it comes time to fill one of those precious hiring slots, news outlets are
looking for journalists with a wide array of skills. Thurs., April 5, 2012.
Leaving the Field She Loved
Uncertainty about the future of journalism pushes a highly
regarded reporter into PR. Tues., March 20, 2012.
Martyred for Pursuing a Story
Book Review by Carl Sessions Stepp
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Romenesko Roars Back
After the messy breakup with Poynter, the media news aggregating pioneer has
created a distinctive Web site with passion and verve. Thurs., April 5, 2012.
A Long Love Affair With Magazines
Samir Husni, aka Mr. Magazine, sees a bright future for the objects of his affection. Thurs., April 5, 2012.
Don’t Judge a Company By One Paper
Not So Transparent
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» Rem Rieder
Emphasizing Enterprise Reporting
Why it’s a vital part of a news outlet’s mission, even in challenging economic times. Weds., April 4, 2012.
» Rem Rieder
The “Greater Truth” Defense
Mike Daisey is the latest to pull out that shopworn canard in an effort to justify fabrication. Mon., March 19, 2012.
» John Morton
A Newspaper Buying Spree
Despite their declining value and much-publicized woes, papers are attracting
interest. Thurs., April 5, 2012.
» Barb Palser
The Twitter Death Epidemic
Why it’s silly to assert that Twitter “beat” the news media in reporting Whitney
Houston’s demise. Thurs., April 5, 2012.
» Deborah Potter
Celebrities Covering News
The networks are signing up well-known people with no evidence of journalism
chops. Thurs., April 5, 2012.
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Winning Headline
Many hands make lights work
(The Galax, Virginia, Gazette, over an editorial praising power company employees after an ice storm)
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