What is impact in journalism, after all?
Four editors, who work on turning a buzzword into practice, explain what it takes for a story to make a difference and share how they build impact in reporting from the very beginning. Meet the Impact Editors.
A visual essay of U.S. local newsrooms: humor and survival
Photographer Ann Hermes has spent six years capturing the fading world of U.S. local news. She spoke with us about the current state and the future of local journalism.
Journalism in 2026: Key trends from Nieman Lab’s annual prediction series
In 2026, journalism confronts AI, platforms and pressure, as Nieman Lab’s predictions chart survival via community, ethics and reinvention.
No full stop — What journalism must carry into the year ahead
In this collection of essays, editors, reporters, and media innovators from iMEdD’s network reflect on what journalism must carry into the year ahead.
Turning points, censorship and technological change: Dust from the ’50s
A digital exhibition by the International Press Institute brings to light just a small sample from a true archival goldmine. We spoke with members of the IPI team about the major undertaking of organizing and opening up an archive that chronicles the history of press freedom around the world.
How journalism tiptoes around algospeak’s grocery store
From "seggs" to "unalive," online language is evolving to bypass automated moderation. What started as a workaround for content creators is now changing journalism itself. This is the story of algospeak.
“Not journalism – theater”: Inside Israel’s press tours to Gaza
Gaza remains closed to journalists, and those escorted inside describe restricted access, curated interactions and staged visuals.
Recognizing and addressing burnout in the newsroom
Speaking to iMEdD, experts warn burnout in journalism goes beyond exhaustion and now poses serious risks to press freedom.
“Foreign agent” laws and SLAPPs, the legal challenges faced by journalists
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