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, …
Experts talk ethics of saving scoops for political journalism books
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 …
“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.
Correcting the record: Experts weigh in on ethical news corrections
By Sophia Scolman In 2016, America’s trust in mass media plummeted to 32%, a new low repeated in findings from October 2023, according to Gallup polling. According to Trusting News Executive Director Joy Mayer, trust …