Culled from CJR’s own stories, plus the frequently updated “Must-reads from around the Web,” our staff recommendations for the best pieces of journalism (and other miscellany) on the internet, here are your can’t-miss must-reads of the past week:
Why won’t journalists ask Bill Cosby the tough questions? (CJR) – “To talk about aspects of famous people other than their publicly constructed aspects, you have to drop the familiar shorthands and schemas.”
On the ground in Aleppo (Syria Deeply) – Francesca Borri on reporting from a razed city
Beware labeling Pope Francis a liberal (CJR) – “The question people are asking is, ‘Is the Catholic Church promoting or inhibiting democracy?’ It’s a good question, but when that’s the only question on the table, then you start to twist narratives to fit the agenda.”
How to run a successful newsroom (CJR) – Tips for media managers looking to create a positive work culture
