What Would Molly Say? What Would Molly Say?
As we observe the third anniversary of Molly Ivins's death, we are ever more the lesser for her loss.
Jan 14, 2010 / Column / Eric Alterman
Journalism in 10: Jane Mayer on Protecting Sources Journalism in 10: Jane Mayer on Protecting Sources
The New Yorker's Jane Mayer reflects on the perils of reporting in a post-9/11 world.
Jan 8, 2010 / The Nation Video
How to Save Journalism How to Save Journalism
The patriotic case for government action.
Jan 7, 2010 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney
Looting Social Security, Part 2 Looting Social Security, Part 2
The Washington Post has run a "news" article about deficit reduction penned by The Fiscal Times, an outlet backed by Pete Peterson, the Wall Street millionaire who wants ...
Jan 4, 2010 / Feature / William Greider
Journalism in 10: Dan Rather on the Future of Media Journalism in 10: Dan Rather on the Future of Media
Legendary ex-CBS anchor Dan Rather weighs in on the positives and negatives of transitioning predominantly to online media.
Dec 28, 2009 / The Nation Video
Investigative Reporting: ‘Luxury Item’? Investigative Reporting: ‘Luxury Item’?
Jane Mayer offers a perspective on the troubling losses in the field of investigative reporting. Investigative reporting, which is a slow, expensive undertaking, has become a "luxu...
Dec 20, 2009 / The Nation Video
How Should the Role of Reporters Change? How Should the Role of Reporters Change?
David Schimke stresses the role of the trained citizen journalist in shaping coverage--and how mainstream reporters should learn to stray beyond the press conference model of news.
Dec 4, 2009 / The Nation Video
Crowdsourcing Can Save Media Crowdsourcing Can Save Media
Mark Luckie argues that interaction will be key for future business models in media--involving what the user thinks not only in choosing your story, but in packaging the story.
Dec 4, 2009 / The Nation Video
Saving Journalism (It’s Not Academic) Saving Journalism (It’s Not Academic)
Are universities the last hope for a home for quality journalism?
Dec 2, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
How to Save Journalism How to Save Journalism
To save news media, stop blaming the Internet and start thinking about how subsidies could revive a public good.
Nov 24, 2009 / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney