New Pentagon policy is an unprecedented attempt to undermine press freedom
The Pentagon’s new policy forcing reporters to seek government approval before publishing marks an unprecedented assault on U.S. press freedom.
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.
OSINT, aid flights and trusted contacts: How journalists are covering Gaza’s story from afar
Cut off from Gaza, journalists rely on OSINT and trusted contacts to cover hunger, devastation, and survival in Gaza under siege.
No data? No problem, journalists collaborate with the crowd
When data for an investigation is missing, journalists rely on the community. Experts share open-source tools anyone can use
Good journalism is essential, but not enough
Good journalism is essential but not enough, when it’s up against corrupt institutions, eroded powers, financial interests, or, hundreds of times worse, ruthless governments wielding massive military power.
Can AI tools meet journalistic standards?
The promise that the media industry might benefit from AI seems unlikely to bear out, or at least not fully.
Israel’s killing of journalists follows a pattern of silencing Palestinian media that stretches back to 1967
For The Conversation writes Maha Nassar, Associate Professor in the School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies, University of Arizona.
In your inbox: Substack and the return to self-publishing
For many journalists, Substack offers freedom and the prospect of financial sustainability, as well as the ability to build their own community. We spoke with journalists who write on the platform about why they turned to it, their expectations, its advantages and its pitfalls.