A Q&A with Margot Susca By Abby Youran Qin There’s the familiar story about the decline of local news: the internet arrived, audiences left and newspapers slowly faded. But Margot Susca’s book reveals a far …
Reporting on addiction? Maia Szalavitz has some advice.
By Ella Hanley Don’t rely on law enforcement as a primary source. That’s the first piece of advice Maia Szalavitz has for journalists reporting on drug addiction. “It shouldn’t be a crime issue in the …
It’s political, not medical: Rethinking coverage of political leaders’ health
By Abby Youran Qin When John Fetterman returned to the Pennsylvania Senate race after his stroke in 2022, his first televised debate became a national media moment. On stage, he addressed his recovery directly …
Q: What’s the point of journalism now? A: History
By Samuel G. Freedman Eight months into Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, POLITICO broke an explosive story about the president’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel. The scoop by …
In defense of journalism
By Keith Woods On Friday, September 26, 2025, the UW Center for Journalism Ethics hosted its 16th annual conference “Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World.” Keith Woods, recently retired as the chief diversity officer …
“Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World” to take place Sept. 26, 2025
Center for Journalism Ethics hosting its annual ethics conference, “Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World,” with support from craig newmark philanthropies and the Evjue Foundation Madison, Wisconsin – The Center for Journalism Ethics at …
Reporting uncertainty: Business journalism in a Trump-era economy
By Audrey Thibert Sweeping new shifts under the new Trump administration have made markets reel and consumer confidence falter. In an uncertain economy, the business journalist’s role becomes more complicated – and more critical. …
Building trust and finding solutions: A Q&A with mental health reporter Hannah Furfaro
By Cat Carroll Mental health reporting presents unique challenges for journalists, requiring careful attention to ethical considerations, trust-building with vulnerable sources and a nuanced approach to complex issues. As public awareness of mental health …
Molly Bloom, host of American Public Media’s “Brains On!” podcast, on creating educational content for kids in the Trump era
By Jess Miller Public media has long been a source of educational content for children. But the future of this programming is murky in light of the Trump administration’s threats to public media funding, …
“Words have power”: Author and editor Karen Yin discusses importance of inclusive language in new book “The Conscious Style Guide”
By Sophia Scolman In the first weeks of his second term, President Donald Trump issued multiple executive orders vowing to terminate diversity, equity and inclusion practices and programs within the federal government. Since then, …