In the age of social media blasts, what’s the point of letters to the editor? Publishing readers’ letters sends a message that they are equal participants and that reader criticism is a necessary part of how the news is made. May 18, 2022 Marina Bolotnikova
An unholy coalition torpedoes social media reform legislation in Brazil Together, Google, Facebook and President Jair Bolsonaro have fought off compensation for content and moderation of politicians’ posts. May 17, 2022 Patricia Campos Mello
Newsrooms must reframe abortion coverage and the worn-out debate around the rules of objectivity Coverage often fails to capture the complexity of American viewpoints on abortion, and newsroom rules about speech stifle conversation. May 5, 2022 Kelly McBride
Politico’s Supreme Court leak leaves some lingering ethics questions Politico's editors would help skeptical readers if they explained how they made their decision to publish an unprecedented draft court opinion. May 2, 2022 Kelly McBride
Why Politico’s big Roe v. Wade scoop is unprecedented A draft Supreme Court opinion has never been disclosed publicly. Media observers were quick to question whether Politico should have run with it. May 2, 2022 Tom Jones
On World Press Freedom Day, we look at a few good (and bad) changes around the globe The theme for this year’s World Press Freedom Day is ‘journalism under digital siege’ May 2, 2022 Amaris Castillo
I used to write more about my kids. Here’s why that changed. For journalists of color in 2022, it's better to be overly cautious about your children’s internet presence April 27, 2022 Omar Gallaga
In journalism, ‘objective’ is a good word with a noble history. But let’s consider ‘distance from neutrality.’ Just because journalists choose to be neutral about some things does not mean they have to be neutral in all things. April 21, 2022 Roy Peter Clark
5 questions reporters and editors should ask to diversify their sources Diversity in sourcing quite simply makes our journalism better. More reflective of our world. And more accessible. April 7, 2022 Neema Roshania Patel
How to reach mistrustful and light news readers? It’s difficult, but not hopeless. Headlines, comments, graphics and photos are crucial. They cannot be won over just with good reporting and writing. April 4, 2022 Rick Edmonds
