May 24, 2022
Oregon Wood Processing Plant Closes, but Complaints Linger on
In January, a state agency informed Jim Irwin that the property he shares with his daughter is contaminated with dioxins. The letter may have arrived 10 years too late.
May 17, 2022
‘Marijuana Minutes,’ a Science-Fiction Comedy, Prepares for its Debut
A filmmaker from New Jersey is preparing for audiences to see his first feature-length project. “Marijuana Minutes,” a science-fiction comedy, […]
May 20, 2022
What’s Behind America’s Baby Formula Shortage?
(NEW YORK) — U.S. stores are running low on baby formula. It has left parents of newborns scrambling to buy […]
May 20, 2022
Pakistan Cries Foul Over Influx of Afghan Refugees
Three million Afghan refugees have fled to Pakistan since 2002, according to the UNHCR. Pakistan’s government says it doesn’t have the capacity for this refugee influx.
May 11, 2022
In Oregon’s Everyone Village, Those Without Homes Find Hope
“I can actually dream and achieve dreams now where before it was like that'll never happen," says one resident.
May 8, 2022
Deadly Chaos in New York’s Shelter System
One of New York’s main solutions to its homeless crisis is extremely deadly. Violence in the shelters is motivating some of New York’s homeless population to stay away.
May 6, 2022
Activists Rally in Foley Square Following Leaked Supreme Court Draft Opinion
(NEW YORK) — Foley Square was alive with action as New York City advocates took to the street in protest […]
May 5, 2022
Incarcerated Man Sues Pennsylvania Prison Over Safety Issues
A man incarcerated in a Pennsylvania Department of Corrections' facility sues the prison over inadequate medical care.
April 25, 2022
NOLA City Council Wants Oversight of Water Board
Council members field a high volume of complaints from constituents who assume SWBNO is overseen by city council. Their vote to make this assumption reality could provide greater options for disputing overcharges and incorrect bills.
May 17, 2022
The New Mandala: This Iranian Painter Is Turning an Ancient Art into Therapy
Tazhib, Iran’s oldest art form, has been on the decline, making artists like this one key to the preservation of Iranian culture.
May 11, 2022
Welcome to Little Caribbean: No Fear of Gentrification Here
“It’s not easy, but we managed to keep it ours," says one resident. "We’re not going to give it up.”
May 11, 2022
Behind the Magic: A Look Into the Lives of 2 LGBTQ Disney World Employees
Disney's response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill led to outrage amongst many of its LGBTQ employees. These are their stories.
May 9, 2022
Chef Nyesha Arrington: Aspiring to Inspire
Arrington is quickly becoming a household name in the culinary world.
May 3, 2022
Performing on Broadway… Every Once and a While
Noah Marlowe is a standby on Broadway. The production relies on his availability - even though he rarely makes it on stage.
April 20, 2022
No Stone Unturned: After COVID, These Brothers are Reshaping Their Marble Business
In Islamabad, three brothers rework their family business to meet the times.
April 18, 2022
Portland Co-op Curates Healthy, Locally-Sourced Food to Nourish Community
Alberta Cooperative Grocery provides healthy, local food that is “tailored for the community.” The co-op’s multi-stakeholder model offers a blueprint for sustainability and resilience to crisis.
April 18, 2022
New Jersey’s Largest Pro-Cannabis Donor Gears Up for High Returns
Scotts Miracle-Gro, one of the largest fertilizer companies in the country, was the biggest donor to New Jersey’s 2020 referendum that legalized recreational marijuana in the state. With recreational sales in the state set to launch, Scotts could be poised to benefit from its political fundraising.
April 17, 2022
Cayman Souvenir Shop Gets Creative to Survive the Pandemic
Small souvenir business fights shy of becoming a relic of the pandemic.
April 12, 2022
How to Dance Safely in a Pandemic
Cortland Performing Arts Institute fought to stay open despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic.
March 18, 2022
Right Where She Belongs: Essence’s Beauty & Style Director Talks Creating Content for Black Women
"My career is built on the shoulders of Black women."
February 21, 2022
Reflections From a 25-Year-Old Cayman Filmmaker
"I hope that it strikes a conversation with people. I feel that’s just what we need more of in the world."
February 9, 2022
Welcome to the Spring 2022 Semester: An AJO Newsletter
A look ahead at the upcoming spring 2022 semester here at NYU's AJO program.
November 1, 2021
Ethics of Reporting on Coronavirus Conspiracies
When an Oklahoma State University undergraduate was fired for her reporting on mask mandates, an ethical debate within the media […]
November 1, 2021
Can Editorial Board Endorsements Be Valuable Works of Advocacy Journalism?
It’s still a fresh memory for me to recall the experience of covering Proposition 16, also named as “Affirmative Action”, […]
April 30, 2022
What Cayman is Doing to Alleviate the World’s Climate Crisis
The Cayman Islands has put their climate agenda into action to achieve global targets.
April 28, 2022
Pump the Brakes: America’s All-Electric Vehicle Future is in the Balance
Experts are cautioning that many components aren’t in place for the federal government to procure a fully electric vehicle fleet.
March 23, 2022
The Clash In Pakistan Over a National Park
(ISLAMABAD – Pakistan) – A major controversy has erupted in Pakistan over who has the right to use a large […]
February 26, 2022
In Pakistan, the Search for Orphaned Leopard Cubs Continues
A rare female leopard is believed to have been killed by poachers while protecting her cubs.
December 28, 2021
Hurricane Ida’s Impact on Westchester Residents Almost 4 Months Later
Hurricane Ida caused flooding across the east coast of the United States, including in the Westchester County towns of Tuckahoe, Bronxville, and Mamaroneck.
January 26, 2022
Opinion: Applying Ethics of Care to Trauma Reporting
“With ethics of care, you have an obligation to care for the particular person in front of you," said Jeff Nielsen, a professor of philosophy and ethics.
January 19, 2022
Opinion: The Ethics of Journalists Publishing Classified or Stolen Information
As a whole, journalists should publish crucial information, regardless of how the information was obtained.
January 12, 2022
Opinion: Celebrity Relationships in the Media
When an average person gets a new partner, no one bats an eye. But when a celebrity is spotted with someone new, everyone wants to know who they are and why they’re together.
January 10, 2022
Opinion: Lessons from the Near-Death Experience Community in the Midst of COVID
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Cathy Gabrielsen was 39 years old when she met Jesus. He looked like the Jesus you would […]
January 3, 2022
Opinion: In Defense of the Fourth Estate — Strengthening FOIA for Public Interest
In recent years, FOIA has gained a notorious reputation for extended delays or even non-responsiveness, but there are ways to improve the FOIA laws.
April 12, 2022
High School Wrestling Team Wins First Conference Championship in Nearly a Century
"A community of fine young men who worked together as a team"
December 19, 2021
Algeria Wins FIFA Arab Cup at a Packed Stadium in Qatar
Over 60,000 fans attended the final match between Tunisia and Algeria at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar's Al Khor City.
December 13, 2021
How COVID-19 Affected College: One Student’s Story
(TAMPA, Fla.) — An athlete, a scholar, and an aspiring journalist, Joshua McDonald is 19 years old and a sophomore […]
December 5, 2021
Qatar, Morocco Qualify for Quarter-Finals at FIFA Arab Cup
FIFA Arab Cup matches are an opportunity for Qatar to test their preparedness for the next year’s World Cup.
December 4, 2021
From the Border to the Big Leagues: Why This Professional Baseball Player Always Comes Home
Fred Villarreal hopes more and more young people in his hometown will be able to have opportunities like the ones he's had.
April 18, 2022
For First Time in 2 Years, Pakistan Counts No COVID Deaths in 2 Days
(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) —For the first time in two years, there have been zero reported deaths from the coronavirus in Pakistan […]
February 16, 2022
Cayman Islands Begin COVID Vaccinations for At-Risk Children Ages 5-11
Special vaccine clinics are now open to vulnerable children ages 5-11.
January 19, 2022
Hospital Staffing Woes Increase in Central Arkansas During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to staffing shortages at hospitals and medical facilities around the Central Arkansas area, causing widespread problems related to overall hospital operations and patient care.
December 26, 2021
New Yorkers Face Long Covid Testing Lines and Delayed Results
Officials believe a rise in tourism and the return of large public gatherings have contributed to the fast spread of the new variant.
December 15, 2021
A Cancer Survivor’s Mission To Help Others
(MISSISSAUGA, Canada)– In 2017, Navneet Sharma, now 41, began treatment for breast cancer. As she underwent chemotherapy, she and her […]
April 26, 2022
Motivational Speaker: ‘I Don’t Want the Kids Today to Feel Different’
"My mom noticed I needed just a little more confidence, so she invited me to go to her school with her," the celebrated speaker known as Dr. Paul said. "She said share your hobbies, share your interests and that started my public speaking career."
April 18, 2022
Book Banning is Not About Books, Authors Say
“We’re telling kids that people’s experiences are invalid,” said one speaker at a panel on book banning.
April 18, 2022
From Survivor to Starman: Tony Case’s Life has Achieved Lift-off
A school shooting victim looks forward not back as 25th anniversary approaches.
February 9, 2022
Welcome to the Spring 2022 Semester: An AJO Newsletter
A look ahead at the upcoming spring 2022 semester here at NYU's AJO program.
December 16, 2021
Teachers in Vietnam Reveal the Ups and Downs of Their Lockdown Lives
(HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam) — Percival Maza Flores moved to Vietnam from the Philippines 13 years ago. He’s studying […]
May 9, 2022
Toronto Resident Sues the City Over Financial Opposition to Quebec’s Bill 21
Toronto’s financial opposition to Quebec legislation Bill 21 ensued in a lawsuit over the merits of taxpayer funds for other jurisdictions.
April 8, 2022
Jewish Organizations Push Back on NY Bail Reform Rollbacks
The New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform hosted an event to discuss New York bail reform.
April 7, 2022
‘I Never Gave Up’: How a Former Client Now Sits on the Board of a Crisis Center
(SCRANTON, Pa.) — Ammie Feduchak keeps going. A mother of three boys between the ages of 5 and 13, Feduchak […]
March 30, 2022
American Airlines Sued for Religious Discrimination
(MIAMI) — Joseph Rachmuth, a 26-year-old from Woodmere, N.Y., long dreamed of working at an airport. But shortly into his […]
March 21, 2022
Nonprofit Puts the Spotlight on San Jose Mayor After Violation of CPRA
(SAN JOSE, Calif.) — The San Jose Spotlight and the First Amendment Coalition are suing San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo […]
March 10, 2022
Meta Hit with Alabama Class Action Lawsuit Over Children’s Privacy Rights on Facebook
The pressure is mounting for greater protection of children’s data online. Parents and guardians in Alabama have filed a class […]
December 30, 2021
Unreliable Science in Media as Peer-Review Breaks Down
“Publish or perish means there are too many papers,” says Ivan Oransky, editor of the blog Retraction Watch, “and the system can’t tolerate it.”
December 13, 2021
“Bat Poop Can Be Fertilizer!” and Other Bat Facts
On the hike, led by Park Ranger Caileigh Hinkson, along the trails in the park’s old forest, the hikers hoped to see some of the many species of bats that call Lewis Creek home.
November 17, 2021
Does the Internet Really Need “Section 230”?: An Interview With Alyssa Aguilar
"In many ways, I think we take the Internet for granted."
October 26, 2021
Movie Companies Sue Internet Provider Over Failure To Stop Piracy
Over two dozen movie companies have sued Grande Communications, an internet company in Texas, for failing to stop the piracy […]