Journalism Blog Posts
A Londoner Reflects on Murdoch and Media Corruption
The recent U.K. government report on “rampant law breaking” at News Corp. was by any measure a devastating critique not so much of one man and his son, but of a power elite that has for too long considered itself beyond scrutiny or accountability. Rarely in British political history has there been such a united front against the perils of concentrated media power. This is the real story behind the report.
Who's Afraid of Rupert Murdoch?
The answer: the Federal Communications Commission and Congress.
While the media mogul was called before Parliament and hammered by regulators in the United Kingdom, few in the halls of U.S. power are willing to call News Corp. to account for the “culture of corruption” that has spread through its media empire.
From Competition to Collaboration
The shift from competition to collaboration in the American newsroom has been so profound that in 2009 theColumbia Journalism Review argued that "there is something fundamental under way." That same year, Guardian Editor Alan Rusbridger wrote, "I've seen the future, and it's mutual." The trend is clear, and by all accounts collaborations are expanding and maturing, but do we have a clear enough understanding of what motivates these collaborative efforts? What are the factors inside and outside the newsroom that are inspiring this great collaborative shift?
Media Minutes Says Goodbye
We just finished the 250th and final Media Minutes radio podcast. After producing 1,250 minutes of interviews, we’re saying goodbye.
We Must Protect Our Right to Record
Today is World Press Freedom Day — but it sure doesn’t feel like it here in the U.S.
Since September, police have arrested dozens of journalists and activists around the country for the “crime” of trying to document political protests in public spaces.
People using iPhones, Androids and other mobile devices are changing the way we record and share breaking news. In return, police have targeted, harassed — and in many cases, arrested — those trying to capture images and video of public events.
Collaboration, Competition and Consolidation: Where Is the Line?
Many of the same technological changes and economic pressures that have driven the development of collaborative journalism are also driving media consolidation. In both cases, proponents argue that benefits include reducing overhead costs and pooling resources to provide quality journalism to the community.
Governments Around the World Grapple with Nonprofit Journalism
In Free Press’ 2011 report on international models for public media, we noted how many of the changes we are witnessing in the American media landscape are also happening internationally. Public media systems around the world are debating how best to transition from broadcast to broadband, newspapers are cutting costs and struggling to adapt to the digital age and governments are grappling with ways to bridge the digital divide. All of these debates impact the future of journalism at home and abroad.
Racial Hierarchy + Minnesota Book Tour + Trayvon Martin
Earlier this week, the Center for Media Justice and Free Press, together with the Main Street Project, Waite House and the Headwaters Foundation for Justice, welcomed author Joseph Torres to the Twin Cities to promote his book News for All the People: The Epic Story of Race and the American Media, co-written with Juan González.
The senior external affairs director for Free Press, Joseph spoke to college classes at the University of Minnesota and Minneapolis Community and Technical College and also addressed gatherings of Minnesota Digital Justice Coalition members and community leaders. In just over 48 hours, Joseph’s visit reached over 200 people in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
How to Navigate the IRS' Nonprofit Journalism Maze
No matter what you think about tax cuts for the rich or corporations, everyone seems to agree that our tax code is too complex. Understanding the IRS’ concrete guidelines and navigating the nuances of past IRS rulings can be a daunting undertaking.
How Journalism Collaborations Are Changing the Way the News is Made
When we say the word “collaboration,” are we all talking about the same thing? Or is that word, and the practices it encompasses, still being negotiated and hashed out in newsrooms and communities? The journalism partnerships emerging around the country vary in size and type, and the practices that define those partnerships are still being negotiated and hashed out in newsrooms and communities.
Change the Channels
Check out the interactive map to see consolidating newsrooms near you.
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