Social Media Ideas for Independent Journalism

"What happens when journalism, activism and content creation collide on platforms that were not built for any of the abo...

It's hard for journalists to stay objective and impartial in spaces built to reward strong opinions and clickbait content, but somebody's got to do it. Or maybe not

Independent Journalism + Everlaw

Independent Journalism + Everlaw Journalism often tells stories on a human scale. A reporter talks to a few people about a specific...

Local journalism’s unique niche in the US

An emerging model of locally rooted nonprofit news outlets is helping meet Americans’ desire for information that’s reliable and relevant to their daily lives and communities.

The Press Has Finally Been Freed from Journalism

“[Scott] Pelley’s firing came after [Bari] Weiss dismissed several of his colleagues and hired a new 60 Minutes boss, Nick Bilton, whom Pelley then clashed with in a staff meeting....

Smart Indians Trust Independent News Creators Over TV News For Obvious Reasons

Bill Barth: For engaged (and, maybe, enraged) citizens

If the kind of journalism practiced at 60 Minutes — and plenty of lesser-known outlets in cities and towns across America — dies or becomes hopelessly flaccid, America will be weak...

Helping journalists find their power

Journalists are starting to advocate for solutions to the challenges facing local news. It can be a bit uncomfortable.

DARREN LEWIS: 'Content journalism is on the rise to give a voice to the forgotten'

Talented exponents have stopped looking to national broadcasters for the help to amplify stories that quite simply isn’t going to come. They are doing it themselves.

Journalism Failed The Moment It Asked, “Why Are You Here?”

Every democracy rests upon a simple yet profound assumption: that citizens are capable of caring about injustices that do not immediately befall them. The moral imagination require...

The Price Of Journalistic Truth In Nigeria

In Nigeria, journalism remains one of the most misunderstood professions. It is a profession that is celebrated when it serves the interests of the powerful and condemned when it c...

Andrii Bystrov on Ukrainian Television Journalism, Editorial Discipline, and Wartime Media Ethics

“Good journalistic culture provides accurate information without imposing emotion on the audience.” The post Andrii Bystrov on Ukrainian Television Journalism, Editorial Discipline...

Watchdog without a leash: How Queenstown’s Crux Media became a ‘one-man crusade’

The strange saga of New Zealand’s most controversial local news startup.  In April, RNZ confirmed something that Central Otago local news startup Crux Media had been reporting for...

Freelance collectives: How Sweden and Germany are reinventing the newsroom for independent journalists

Across Europe, journalist-led organisations like Stockholm's Blue Office and Berlin's Publix are reviving the sense of community, collaboration, and support once found in tradition...

Local News Anchor Exits Industry After Calling Out 'Sanitized' Journalism

An Iowa television anchor who announced Friday that he is leaving the news industry used his final broadcast to criticize what he described as sanitized journalism. The post Local...

Journalism as a performance: Why journalists are trading bylines for stage time

Discover how reporters are opting for theatre halls to immerse audiences in stories of disaster and displacement

How Journalism Remains Strong During America’s 250th

Despite living in a faster news cycle, the national news business today, as a financial matter, is qualitatively stronger and more sustainable than ever.

Dr Ndueso Warns Media On Fake News Surge As Citizen Journalism Reshapes Reporting

Dr Essien Ndueso has urged journalists and media users to prioritise truth and professionalism as misinformation continues to spread rapidly across social media platforms.

Why your journalism is worth more than you think — and how to prove it

Next time someone asks, tell them that $1 invested in journalism can generate more than $100 in public savings through reclaimed funds, improved public services and reduced corrupt...

‘Lion’ of journalism loses its voice as Vancouver’s Langara College program faces end

Oksana Shtohryn was attracted to the two-year journalism program at Vancouver's Langara College because it was hands on, quicker to complete than a four-year course.

The Reporter Put Down His Mic and Called It Not Journalism

Outside a hospital in Delhi, that is where I saw him first.Continue reading on Medium »

Moderation vs Engagement: Kalli Purie explains why newsrooms can't be replaced by algorithms

Speaking at SPIEF 2026, Purie discussed how news organisations can distinguish themselves in an era of automated content generation by focusing on original reporting and firsthand...

Student Journalist Calls Out CBS At News Emmys

The student journalist said "capital and power" are the biggest threats to the news industry.

New UNESCO report reveals global evidence of independent journalism’s economic and security value

Orbán’s media slop spread poison beyond Hungary. Luckily, fearless, fact-based reporting endures | Beata Balogová

Across Europe, public service journalism is a shield for democracy. But we have to decide if we want to fight for its survivalFor 16 years, Viktor Orbán’s government poured million...