The Case of the ‘Magic Number’ CBS News and the death count in Gaza. October 15, 2026 By Amos Barshad
Local Journalism Thrives on Ambition and Optimism May 21, 2025 By Sarabeth Berman At a critical moment for public service journalism, the American Journalism Project is growing local news—and it’s working.
Cover-Up in Plain Sight May 20, 2025 By Richard J. Tofel New books examine how the Biden administration handled the delicate subject of age—but not how the press covered the story.
The Experiment May 16, 2025 By Sacha Biazzo An Italian editor called his project, which involved a special insert made entirely by AI, “a master’s program in artificial intelligence.”
The Rise of AI Local News May 15, 2025 By Roberto Ferdman Twists and turns for a surprisingly well-received experiment in Maine.
Do AI Detection Tools Work? May 14, 2025 By Yona TR Golding Journalists must decipher real from fake at the speed of breaking news. But they may not be able to count on technology to solve problems of its own creation.
Brian from Michigan May 7, 2025 By Bill Adair Thirteen years ago, I lied to a guy named Brian on national television. So I decided to find him and apologize.
The Road to Kismet May 5, 2025 By Feven Merid A new magazine seeks spiritual conversation outside of the conservative bubble.
How Climate Change Foils Climate Reporting April 22, 2025 By Peter Schwartzstein Floods are hard to cover when the road is washed out.
Student Journalists Wrestle with Censoring Their Own Work April 17, 2025 By Lauren Watson Navigating a surge in requests to take down previously published material.
How I’m Teaching My Students to Report When Sources Are Afraid to Talk April 14, 2025 By John Schwartz Even scientists are getting harder to reach.
Why Protests Against Trump Got More Play Overseas April 9, 2025 By Sacha Biazzo European editors on how the news out of America drives coverage at home.
Carlos Watson Goes Free: A Surprising Coda to the CJR Podcast April 4, 2025 By Josh Hersh Prosecutors weren’t notified in advance, witnesses are in shock—and Watson’s family celebrates his freedom.
Mr. Right Has Some Ideas for American Men April 3, 2025 By Sacha Biazzo A new conservative newsletter wants to offer an alternative to the manosphere. Does it?