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January 14, 2025
Columns

A 2025 book list for contextualizing and reimagining coverage

As Trump assumes the presidency again, there’s no better time to look back at journalism’s history to understand the field’s faults and flaws.

Graphic by James Salanga. Logos from RANGE Media, Defector Media, Aftermath Media. Vectors courtesy of SVG Repo.
January 9, 2025
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At journalism co-operatives, worker-owners take news into their own hands

Questions to consider when starting a news cooperative — and ways it’s helped journalists rethink their own work

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January 7, 2025
Columns

Gun violence isn’t going anywhere. Take care of yourself so you can cover it

“Watch a bad movie.” Beat reporters have learned some simple, effective strategies to help deal with the trauma of covering traumatic events.

To use AI, apply business thinking
December 11, 2024
Columns

To use AI, apply business thinking

Consider your mission and money, and avoid the hype.

Oronde McClain
November 20, 2024
Columns

Survivor Connection links reporters with gun violence survivor community

The database helps journalists build stories centered on the people most affected.

The Metropolitan Transit Agency prepares to distribute N95 masks to employees in early 2020. Courtesy of MTA via Flickr.
November 12, 2024
Columns

Breaking down myths of progressing “post-pandemic:” Careful COVID-19 reporting is still crucial

Here’s how to debunk common perceptions of the virus, where to find data, and why it remains an important equity issue.

Manny Smith leads part of the Gun Violence Prevention Reporter Certificate Workshop, hosted by the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting at the Cope House at Awbury Arboretum in Philadelphia on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Photo: Kriston Jae Bethel for PCGVR
September 9, 2024
Columns

Philadelphia center gives reporters, editors new tools for deeper, more trauma-sensitive coverage of gun violence

The gathering included gun violence victims, not just journalists.

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July 29, 2024
Columns

How to find vendors that meet your values

Making sure your fiscal sponsor, bank, HR and other partners reflect and support your culture.

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July 22, 2024
Columns

How we built equitable and thriving salaries

Figuring out a salary model is one of a newsroom start-up’s toughest challenges, but can also be one of its most rewarding.

Gun violence preventions
July 11, 2024
Columns

Getting started with a gun violence prevention beat

Using a public health lens to guide the reporting is critical.

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