Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 Tech journalism’s ‘on background’ scourge One of the most pernicious tools that Silicon Valley uses to control the flow of information to the public is decidedly low-tech: briefing reporters “on background.” According to the Associated Press, an on background arrangement with a reporter means that “information can be published but only under conditions negotiated with the source. Generally, the sources […] Brian Merchant
a Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 Why I’m climate striking against Fox News on Friday Alexandria Villaseñor
a Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 War all the time? Climate reporters weigh coverage quantity against quality Abby Rabinowitz
a Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 What smart managers know about the power—and fragility—of trust Jill Geisler
a Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 Borders are imaginary. News coverage should treat them that way. Roberto Lovato
a Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 A damaging hockey fight shows why insider journalists need an outsider’s perspective Christopher Benz
a Monday, April 29th, 2019 Here’s how to stop thin-skinned bullies suing the media constantly Jonathan Peters and Jared Schroeder
a Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 With Ink, a knowing audience encounters a young Murdoch Marie Glancy O'Shea
a Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 An anti-transparency editorial in The Washington Post Alexandria Neason, CJR
