Whatever else changes, we still need a principled press.

“Journalism’s first obligation is to the truth.” So says the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism. But the center does not define the word in an absolute or philosophical sense. They… Read More →

For all you romantic reporters

Dear secretly romantic reporter, Today is Valentine’s day — and since Al Capone isn’t having rival gangsters shot this year, maybe it’s a slow news day for you. If so, why not peruse… Read More →

Aspiring journalist take note: 24 tips from rising stars

The site I just created — So, you want to be a journalist — is like an advice column combined with the “most likely to succeed” section of a high school year. I… Read More →

Ah, new journalists – what do they know?

Despite what it seems like, I haven’t been slacking off. In fact, I’ve been intensely working on a blog … just not this one. This screen shot is pretty self-explanatory: If you haven’t been following… Read More →