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Journalism

Thinking Big, Keeping Hold

Abby Rapoport

Remembering two very different defenders of journalism

  • North America
  • Texas
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  • Journalism

Letter from our Co-founders

Stranger’s Guide

Our work has never been more important and we've got some big plans ahead

  • Global
  • Journalism

Remembering Lewis H. Lapham

Kira Brunner Don

The American essayist and editor

  • Global
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The Eagle Never Sleeps

Alex Hannaford

Why one tiny Kentucky newspaper still screams for press freedom

  • United States
  • History
  • Journalism

The Dangers of Dissent

Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Speech may be free, but the punishment for it could be death

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Translingual

Eliane Brum

A Brazilian journalist on her government's inability to hear Indigenous voices

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Diary of a Ukrainian Journalist

Anastasia Stanko

Scenes from the Russian-Ukrainian war

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Conflicts of Interest

Laura Secor

Building a democratic media in Ukraine

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What’s Next For Texas: A Conversation With Dan Rather

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In a wide-ranging interview, the legendary journalist talks Texas, the future of journalism, climate change, the Mexican border and more.

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We asked six influential Texans: What’s next for Texas?

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Dan Rather, Earl Campbell, Adrian Quesada, Lina Hidalgo, Cruz Ortiz and C.K. Chin on the future of the lone star state

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Putin’s Influence on Russia’s Media

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The leader's third term saw the demise of strong journalism in a country already lacking press freedom

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  • Moscow
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  • Journalism
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Consider the Diner

Dave Weigel

Greasy spoon cafes are the must-visit destination for reporters on the campaign trail

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