By Sophia Scolman After President Trump left office in 2020, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman released a book called “Confidence Man,” in which she revealed that Trump had no intention of leaving office after …
Year: 2025
“The Recombobulation Area” and the ethics of independent journalism
By Jess Miller In the last decade, the rise of social media and digital publishing services such as Substack have made it easier than ever for journalists to go independent. Today, many independent journalists …
Why journalists should stop beating themselves up over audience engagement: A Q&A with Professor Jacob Nelson
By Abby Qin Journalists are under incredible pressure fuelled by the contentious nature of the topics they cover, the financial instability of their industry and the relentless criticism they face online—both from trolls and their …
‘Facts, not fear’: Journalists navigate coverage of immigration enforcement actions under second Trump administration
By Cat Carroll When federal agents arrived at a Chicago elementary school January 24, 2025, panic erupted as news spread of what many believed to be the start of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. …
Redrawing the bottom line: How FCC deregulation reshapes broadcast newsrooms
By Abby Qin Fresh off his appointment as chair of the United States Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr is making waves, launching reviews of NPR sponsorships and opening inquiries into major networks’ alleged anti-Trump bias. …
Not our first fight: what history tells us about attacks on the press
Attacks on the press are as old as the nation.