Journalists and Journalism

For Once, Hats Off to “The New York Times”

For Once, Hats Off to “The New York Times” For Once, Hats Off to “The New York Times”

The paper of record may be guilty of milquetoast politics, but credit is due for its brave exposure of a US war crime.

Nov 30, 2021 / D.D. Guttenplan

Modi’s India Is “One of the Most Dangerous Countries for Journalists”

Modi’s India Is “One of the Most Dangerous Countries for Journalists” Modi’s India Is “One of the Most Dangerous Countries for Journalists”

The police now routinely file criminal charges against journalists, including sedition​ charges, for the ​crime of reporting​.

Nov 8, 2021 / Suchitra Vijayan and Francesca Recchia

Martin J. Sherwin (1937–2021)

Martin J. Sherwin (1937–2021) Martin J. Sherwin (1937–2021)

In memoriam.

Nov 3, 2021 / Kai Bird

“The Nation” Launches “Going for Broke With Ray Suarez,” a New Podcast Hosted by the Veteran Broadcast Journalist

“The Nation” Launches “Going for Broke With Ray Suarez,” a New Podcast Hosted by the Veteran Broadcast Journalist “The Nation” Launches “Going for Broke With Ray Suarez,” a New Podcast Hosted by the Veteran Broadcast Journalist

In partnership with the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, our latest podcast is about what it’s like to be failed by the promise of the American Dream—as well as radical possibi...

Oct 18, 2021 / Press Room

Joan Walsh on MSNBC

Women Yell Things to Me. But They’re All Compliments. Women Yell Things to Me. But They’re All Compliments.

Ever since I let my hair go to its natural white, I’ve gotten only positive feedback, especially from women. My conclusion? Representation matters—for older women, too.

Oct 12, 2021 / Joan Walsh

A Courageous Voice for Press Freedom and Independence in Russia

A Courageous Voice for Press Freedom and Independence in Russia A Courageous Voice for Press Freedom and Independence in Russia

As the Nobel Prize committee recognized with today’s award to Dmitrii Muratov, independent journalism and media freedom in Russia confront growing threats.

Oct 8, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Anna Politkovskaya

Russian Journalist Anna Politkovskaya Was Killed 15 Years Ago Russian Journalist Anna Politkovskaya Was Killed 15 Years Ago

Her fierce dedication to truth-telling inspires a new generation.

Oct 6, 2021 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

George Floyd Protest NYC

A Massive Fail on Crime Reporting by “The New York Times,” NPR A Massive Fail on Crime Reporting by “The New York Times,” NPR

Sensational stories about a “spike” in murders offer a model of how not to cover criminal justice.

Oct 6, 2021 / Column / Scott Hechinger

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

The 24-Hour Outrage Cycle The 24-Hour Outrage Cycle

It’s a well-oiled machine. 

Sep 28, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow

Political Turmoil in Nicaragua

Why the Media No Longer Cares About Nicaragua Why the Media No Longer Cares About Nicaragua

Elite fixations often determine press coverage, and no one in power wants to talk about Daniel Ortega anymore.

Sep 28, 2021 / Eric Alterman

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