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.
A publicly available training on investigating AI without fear
Pulitzer Center launched a publicly available online AI program helping journalists understand technological evolution around AI.
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.
Unpacking the story: Brazil’s hidden shark meat trade
Mongabay journalists Carla Mendes and Philip Jacobson reveal that toxic shark meat is being served in schools, hospitals, and prisons.
Nieman Lab’s editor on words, violence, and the (US) Press
Laura Hazard Owen, Harvard’s influential online publication for media, spoke to iMEdD about violence, censorship, and why she still believes in defending the First Amendment.
Bearing witness: Martha Mendoza on public service reporting
Pulitzer winner Martha Mendoza reflects on her career and landmark contributions to journalism in the public interest.
A look back at the investigation “Seafood from Slaves”
Martha Mendoza talks to iMEdD about the investigation that exposed slavery in the fishing industry and its impact ten years on.