January 6, 2023
The Problem With a Crypto King’s Mega Donations
(PHOENIX) — Millennial crypto billionaire Samuel Bankman-Fried caught people’s attention when he donated more than $10 million to an unknown […]
January 13, 2023
The Wisdom of the Cat: Rehab According to the Pre-Domesticated Feline
(REDMOND, Wash.) — At the far end of an unremarkable strip mall in downtown Redmond, Wash., past an Irish pub, […]
January 4, 2023
Journalism’s Love-Hate Relationship with Con Artists and Grifters: A Failure in Serving the Reader
(LOS ANGELES) — Journalism has many unfortunate tendencies—many of which push the industry to traverse an ethical tightrope. Perhaps none […]
January 4, 2023
Undercover Reporting on Shein Raises Ethical Questions
(HACKENSACK, N.J.) — Fast-fashion brand Shein is a Chinese online clothing retailer founded in 2012 and famously known for its […]
January 24, 2023
How a Former Marine and Hitman Turned His Life Around
In 1994, Self was arrested and booked on suspicion of possessing a silencer - a silencer used in the 805 freeway shooting of a San Diego orthopedic surgeon, Dr. William Shoemaker. This wasn’t any everyday run-of-the-mill unexceptional shooting; it was an attempted hit. Dr. Ronald Neufeld, a former medical partner of Dr. Shoemaker, enlisted the services and expertise of Self to kill his medical partner after taking out a $1 million life insurance policy on him.
December 22, 2022
Under the Flesh of an Industrial Slaughterhouse
(BE’ER SHEVA, Israel) — In Harper’s Magazine’s May 2013 cover story, “The Way of All Flesh,” American author and journalist […]
December 12, 2022
Theater Offers a Road to Rehabilitation for Juvenile Detainees in Tuscany
(Pontremoli, Italy) – It was Saturday night in Pontremoli, Italy, and the local theater was packed. When the lights dimmed, […]
December 9, 2022
Can Technology Solve Gun Violence in Durham? Some Are Not So Sure
Residents in this North Carolina town are concerned over how a gunshot-detection system will work, but city officials think it's the best solution to rising gun violence.
December 9, 2022
LAPD Officers Continue to Evade Prosecution in Shootings that Violate Department Policy
The family of 22-year-old Margarito Lopez Jr., fatally shot by LAPD in 2021, continues their calls for accountability and reforms. […]
December 12, 2022
Prague Street Name Controversy Roils Feelings Over War in Ukraine
Prague wanted to change the name of street honoring a once-revered Soviet general who has fallen out of favor with the war in Ukraine. The proposal did not sit well with a number of residents, who now oppose the move.
December 10, 2022
Same-sex Marriage Adoption in Taiwan: When Can We Start A Family?
Same-sex marriage has been legal in Taiwan since 2019, but same-sex couples have limited adoption rights. Yi-ling Chen and Yi-ru Lin hope to change that.
November 8, 2022
American Elections Not Top of Mind in Qatar
While Americans were casting their ballots, people in Qatar were more focused on the World Cup they will be hosting in a couple of weeks.
November 7, 2022
Responding to the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis: An Interview with Katharine Woolrych
(BRUSSELS) – More than 7.5 million Ukrainian refugees have entered Europe following the Russian invasion. The Ukrainian crisis put additional […]
October 19, 2022
5 Questions With French Choreographer Xavier Le Roy
French choreographer Xavier Le Roy work with other artists to performed "Still (Life) in Taipei" to celebrate the grand opening of the Taipei Performing Arts Center.
December 19, 2022
Los Angeles City Council To Phase Out Oil Drilling
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to ban the drilling of new oil and gas wells and will eventually shut down production of the drills currently in use. This ban comes after county residents in marginalized communities surrounding the area voiced concerns about the effects of oil drilling on their health. Activist groups and advocates for a healthier environment like Stand-LA, an acronym for Stand Together Against Neighborhood Drilling, and Black Women for Wellness, a Stand-LA coalition member, have led the charge.
December 13, 2022
The Queen Mary, A Historic Landmark Barely Holds On
(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) — Docked in the port of Long Beach, the historic RMS Queen Mary floats like a ghost […]
December 8, 2022
First New York Afro-Latina-Owned Independent Cinema Announces Expansion
In the neighborhood of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, sits a single-theater cinema founded by film producer Emelyn Stewart. After going […]
October 26, 2022
Tailwind Air Launches Inaugural Flight From NYC to Washington, D.C.
Seaplane operator Tailwind Air launched its New York City to Washington, D.C. route last week. The company invited ten passengers, comprised of employees, press, and celebrities, including former NFL player Vernon Davis to embark on the inaugural flight.
October 17, 2022
5 Questions With XCredit Founder Nischay Madappa
(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) — In a world where it seems like we have conjured every invention or idea, it’s hard […]
December 17, 2022
Diversity Flourishes in a Houston Suburb
(CYPRESS, Texas) – On a Saturday afternoon, King’s Crown Grooming Station is packed. Men, boys and occasionally women crowd every […]
December 16, 2022
The Stars Align for the 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors!
The annual invitation-only Kennedy Center Honors convened in Washington, DC to celebrate honorees George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania […]
December 16, 2022
A Black Theater Troupe Thrives in the South
SARASOTA, Fla. – Conversations halt and lights dim. A jazz tune from a live band is heard from backstage. Actors appear from all angles of the black box. They wear plaid and tweed suits, swing dresses and carry shopping bags.
December 13, 2022
Language, Literature, and Love in Little Tokyo
(LOS ANGELES, C.A.) — Kinokuniya is the only bookstore that sits in Downtown Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo within a plaza […]
December 13, 2022
Philadelphia’s Portuguese Club Connects Cultures With Community
(PHILADELPHIA, P.A.) – For nearly 90 years, Portuguese, who emigrated to the United States with their families or by themselves, […]
July 20, 2022
Podcast: When Should Journalists Allow Sources to Remain Anonymous?
We often hear of anonymous sources in the context of an undercover source with dirt. Deeply entrenched, or in the […]
July 19, 2022
Podcast: The Enduring Impact of Food Lion v. ABC Primetime Live
When is it okay for journalists to go undercover for a story? Where is the line between the individual right to privacy and the press’ right to gather news? Can the courts hold the press to its ethical standards? These are some of the questions raised by the Food Lion vs. ABC Primetime case from July 1995. Unfortunately, there seem to be no more clear answers today than there were more than 25 years ago.
July 6, 2022
Opinion: After Uvalde, a Reporter Considers How We Pronounce Place Names and Why It Matters
Mispronouncing the name of a victim or place can undermine the credibility of a reporter's story, but getting it right can be hard.
April 9, 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."
April 5, 2022
Netflix Tests Out Charging Members for Password Sharing
Netflix and chill, or Netflix and bills? The streaming giant is starting to charge subscribers for sharing passwords with members […]
December 17, 2022
Fort Myers Beach Struggles with Solastalgia after Devastation from Hurricane Ian
(FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.) – When Hurricane Ian came rolling toward Fort Myers Beach, Florida in September, longtime resident Bonnie […]
December 12, 2022
NJ Residents Bump Heads In Climate Change Battle
(Long Beach Island, N.J.) – The path to clean and sustainable energy in New Jersey is no longer a thing […]
October 12, 2022
Q&A: How Nature Lover Chelsea Ernst Started a Nature School
Chelsea Ernst is the Co-Founder of Nighthawk Naturalist School, an experiential outdoor school that encourages people to connect with nature.
October 3, 2022
Pueblo School District 60 Parents Concerned About Temperatures in their Kids’ Classrooms
Parents of elementary school students in Pueblo School District 60 are concerned that their kids' health and safety is at risk because classrooms don’t have air conditioning during above-average heat waves.
September 27, 2022
Long Island Residents Voice Concerns On Adding $1.8M For Crumb-Rubber Turf
(Port Jefferson, NY) Concerns about toxic runoff and chemical exposures prompted Port Jefferson, New York, residents to voice opposition during […]
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.
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."
December 19, 2022
Los Angeles City Council To Phase Out Oil Drilling
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to ban the drilling of new oil and gas wells and will eventually shut down production of the drills currently in use. This ban comes after county residents in marginalized communities surrounding the area voiced concerns about the effects of oil drilling on their health. Activist groups and advocates for a healthier environment like Stand-LA, an acronym for Stand Together Against Neighborhood Drilling, and Black Women for Wellness, a Stand-LA coalition member, have led the charge.
December 9, 2022
Residents of a Brussels’ Neighborhood Want Less Air Traffic and More Sleep
(BRUSSELS) – In 2018, Maria Gkountouma decided to rent an apartment in the eastern part of Brussels. She didn’t know […]
December 5, 2022
“High” COVID Cases Could Lead to Mask Mandate for LA County
Positive Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising at a significant rate and Los Angeles County has gone from low to medium risk in the last few days. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer says if the area reaches the CDC's “high” transmission and hospitalization categories, that a mask mandate will most likely be imposed.
November 17, 2022
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Announces Reimagined Winter Shelter Program
(LOS ANGELES) – The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is reorganizing its winter shelter program. LAHSA announced a reimagined augmented […]
November 14, 2022
Oregon Joins Several School Districts in Lawsuit against E-Cigarette Company Juul
(BEND, Ore.) – Portland Public Schools filed a lawsuit against American electronic cigarette company Juul Labs, Inc. on September 30. […]
December 22, 2022
Opinion: Addicted to Regurgitation – Churnalists at Large
Everyone’s doing it. And everyone knows that it’s wrong. Churnalism is a big part of our media cycle, and like all things, it’s getting worse. Churnalism is nothing more than an attempt to get clicks by repeating what everyone else says
December 5, 2022
Opinion: Can a Newspaper Follow the North Star?
Frederick Douglass's North Star newspaper was advocacy journalism and ethical journalism at its finest, which is why it helped the United States transform into a better country.
November 16, 2022
They’re Not All Winners in The President’s Club
In 2018, The Financial Times sent Marriage undercover to the annual dinner held at The Dorchester Hotel in London to investigate claims of sexual harassment made by former female employees.
November 15, 2022
Opinion: Jim West’s Story — How Anonymity Poisoned Everything
Undercover work and anonymous sourcing are invaluable when it comes to journalism. The public has the right to know a lot. Additionally, the safety of a city, especially when it comes to potentially predatory public officials, is paramount. Even so, stories need to be sourced smartly. This one was not.
November 11, 2022
The Case for Reparations: The Pinnacle of Advocacy Journalism
(LOS ANGELES) — Ta-Nehisi Coates’s The Case for Reparations is a seminal piece of journalism, representing the very best of advocacy […]
November 18, 2022
Illinois Approves Collective Bargaining Measure
Illinois voters approved constitutional Amendment 1, codifying the right to collective bargaining and prohibiting right-to-work laws in the state constitution, with more than 50 percent of voters in favor, according to The Associated Press. Known informally as the Worker’s Rights Amendment (WRA), the measure guarantees Illinois laborers the right to organize themselves, negotiate contracts, and advocate for desired wages and benefits. It further codifies the right to collective bargaining and prohibits right-to-work laws in the state constitution.
November 18, 2022
Karen Bass Wins LA Mayoral Race, Vows to Focus on Homelessness
(LOS ANGELES) — Democratic Rep. Karen Bass has beat real estate developer Rick Caruso and is posed to become the […]
November 15, 2022
Rick Caruso Let’s the Money Speak for Itself
In Los Angeles, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, who is running for Los Angeles mayor and states he’s always been pro-choice, but his financial statements show otherwise.
November 13, 2022
Oregon Passes Controversial Gun Control Measure
(BEND, Ore.) – A controversial gun control measure on the ballot for the 2022 midterm elections in Oregon has narrowly […]
November 11, 2022
Colorado Legalizes and Decriminalizes Psychedelics
The passage of the bill is another example of Colorado voters supporting initiatives to legalize federally labeled Schedule 1 substances.