When journalists find demonstrators’ views personally offensive All journalists are capable of upholding standards of fairness and accuracy, even when they have close ties to an issue. October 12, 2023 Kelly McBride
Iran’s media blackout sets the stage for state violence "There are no journalists on the ground. Unless you are working for the regime.” October 20, 2022 Seth Smalley
How local news in Philadelphia covered the George Floyd protests An analysis of a week of coverage reveals imbalances in voices and a shortage of reporting on protester demands. June 3, 2021 Aubrey Nagle
Opinion | Visual journalists must approach protest coverage with an informed perspective In the age of viral media and punitive surveillance, visual journalists have an ethical obligation to minimize harm when covering protests. June 2, 2021 Taraneh Azar
25 guidelines for journalists to safely cover unrest Your goal should be to get close enough to observe the scene without endangering yourself or others, or interfering with security or rescue operations January 15, 2021 Al Tompkins
How the media covered two pandemics — COVID-19 and systemic racism The 24-hour news cycle only moved away from the coronavirus once it was clear that people would not stop fighting for racial justice. July 10, 2020 Brandi Griffin
Five problems with how the media cover protests And five recommendations for how to write fair protest narratives June 25, 2020 Doug McLeod
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette finally addressed its controversy, but the explanation doesn’t make it go away Your Thursday Poynter Report June 11, 2020 Tom Jones
Q&A: He’s a photojournalist, pastor, police department employee and mentor to young Black and Latino men An interview with the Rev. Kenny Irby on race, religion, policing and good journalism June 10, 2020 Roy Peter Clark
Here are 30+ tools, tips and resources for journalists to try this summer A special edition of the Try This! — Tools for Journalism newsletter written by Jeremy Caplan from CUNY’s Newmark Grad School of Journalism. June 9, 2020 Jeremy Caplan
How newsrooms are protecting journalists’ health while covering protests during a pandemic Masks are often a requirement. Visible press badges and long clothes are a good idea. And knowing your staff is paramount. June 8, 2020 Kristi Eaton
Do’s and don’ts of covering protests The 'why is this happening' is just as important as the 'what is happening.' June 8, 2020 Tracie Powell
This is the story we need right now. And it’s written by a college freshman. Read and learn from this powerful piece about a bloodstain — and so much more — written by a 19-year-old Indiana University student. June 8, 2020 Roy Peter Clark
A glass shortage could be a huge problem for distributing a COVID-19 vaccine Plus, a thorough explainer about what's going on with those unemployment figures, how people act differently if you wear a mask, and more. June 8, 2020 Al Tompkins
Dear newsroom managers, journalists of color can’t do all the work We’re ready to do the work. We’ve been doing the work. But we need you to step up your allyship. June 5, 2020 Doris Truong
