The Making of the Pandora Papers
In the largest international investigation ever, over 150 media organizations uncovered the secret offshore financial system of the global elite. Here’s how they reported it:
Tag Archives: United States
In the Coronavirus Pandemic, We Need Ethical Journalists
With the coronavirus spreading and increasing cases of misinformation about the disease, journalists have an ethical responsibility to present the most accurate information to the public.
Saying Goodbye to the Newseum, but Not the Press
While the Newseum may have closed its doors to the public, journalism and a free press still and should remain essential parts of American democracy.
The Transgender Murder Crisis-Video
Podcast Director Michael Kohler explains some statistics on the transgender murder crisis to accompany the latest episode of “Long Time No See.”
It May Be Pride Month, but Not Every Country Gets a Parade
As pride month comes to a close, International Editor Shayna Greene looks at media coverage of both the progress and lack there of for LGBTQIA+ communities around the world.
Press Freedom in a “Downward Spiral,” New Report Finds
The Freedom House 2019 report revealed a downward trend in global press freedom, specifically in the U.S., China, Hungary, India and Vietnam.
Venezuelan Crisis Escalated by Competing Media Narratives
Contradicting media reports have been critiqued for escalating the conflict in Venezuela where fighting over the country’s next leader has exploded into violence and chaos.
Iranian Journalist Released from U.S. Custody
Following international criticism from human rights and press freedom organizations, the female Iranian TV journalist was allowed to return to her home country.
Betsy DeVos Isn’t 6 Years Old, Black, or in the 1960s
Disclaimer: This article contains graphic language. On February 15, a political cartoonist falsely compared a protest hindering Secretary Betsy DeVos from entering a public school to protests hindering Ruby Bridges from attending a white school as a young black girl in 1960. The protests Ruby
Bridging Gaps and Broadening Perspectives: The Need for a Diverse Media
The public’s trust in the media is at an all time low of 32 percent, according to a Gallup poll. While the reasoning for this opinion might differ from reader to reader, for many it could be the lack of diversity within the media. Bringing