journalism http://www.npr.org journalism en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:49:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif journalism http://www.npr.org On Making It Up In The Media What does the truth require in journalism? Commentator Alva Noë sides with Lawrence Weschler in saying that journalists miss the mark when they approach their subjects like anthropologists who have nothing at stake in the exchange. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/03/29/175684862/on-making-it-up-in-the-media?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/03/29/175684862/on-making-it-up-in-the-media?ft=1&f=125102143 What does the truth require in journalism? Commentator Alva Noë sides with Lawrence Weschler in saying that journalists miss the mark when they approach their subjects like anthropologists who have nothing at stake in the exchange.

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]]> Anthony Lewis, Journalist Who Transformed Supreme Court Coverage, Dies A longtime reporter, columnist and bureau chief for<em> The New York Times</em>, Lewis gained fame for his coverage of the court in the 1960s. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/25/175262111/anthony-lewis-journalist-who-transformed-supreme-court-coverage-dies?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/25/175262111/anthony-lewis-journalist-who-transformed-supreme-court-coverage-dies?ft=1&f=125102143 A longtime reporter, columnist and bureau chief for The New York Times, Lewis gained fame for his coverage of the court in the 1960s.

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]]> After 126 Years, 'The Sporting News' Stops The Presses After 126 years, <em>The Sporting News</em>, the wise old man of sports journalism, will cease publishing as of Jan. 1, 2013. The longtime sports newspaper will continue as a digital-only brand. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/11/167001870/after-126-years-the-sporting-news-stops-the-presses?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/11/167001870/after-126-years-the-sporting-news-stops-the-presses?ft=1&f=125102143 After 126 years, The Sporting News, the wise old man of sports journalism, will cease publishing as of Jan. 1, 2013. The longtime sports newspaper will continue as a digital-only brand.

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]]> 'NY Post' Photographer: I Was Too Far Away To Reach Man Hit By Train The horrifying image of a man's final moments before being hit by a subway train has sparked controversy. The <em>Post</em> has been criticized for publishing it. The photographer has been criticized for taking it. He's now talking about the effort he says he made to reach the victim. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:25:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/05/166558026/ny-post-photographer-i-was-too-far-away-to-reach-man-hit-by-train?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/05/166558026/ny-post-photographer-i-was-too-far-away-to-reach-man-hit-by-train?ft=1&f=125102143 The horrifying image of a man's final moments before being hit by a subway train has sparked controversy. The Post has been criticized for publishing it. The photographer has been criticized for taking it. He's now talking about the effort he says he made to reach the victim.

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]]> An Introduction To NPR's New Ethics Handbook NPR's new Ethics Handbook, which revises its long-standing News Code of Ethics, powerfully focuses on principles more than rules, acknowledging that much of journalism is judgment. This is the first of several posts exploring the handbook, a "living document" designed to evolve. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/2012/03/13/147831970/an-introduction-to-nprs-new-ethics-handbook?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/2012/03/13/147831970/an-introduction-to-nprs-new-ethics-handbook?ft=1&f=125102143 NPR's new Ethics Handbook, which revises its long-standing News Code of Ethics, powerfully focuses on principles more than rules, acknowledging that much of journalism is judgment. This is the first of several posts exploring the handbook, a "living document" designed to evolve.

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]]> February 9: What's On Today's Show On today's <em>TOTN</em>: who's telling the truth about the war in Afghanistan? Historian Noah Andre (Andy) Trudeau needs your help in his search for Abraham Lincoln. The evolution of the Occupy Wall Street movement. And can you review music in 140 characters or less? Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:59:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2012/02/09/146635612/february-9-whats-on-todays-show?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2012/02/09/146635612/february-9-whats-on-todays-show?ft=1&f=125102143 On today's TOTN: who's telling the truth about the war in Afghanistan? Historian Noah Andre (Andy) Trudeau needs your help in his search for Abraham Lincoln. The evolution of the Occupy Wall Street movement. And can you review music in 140 characters or less?

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]]> To Catch A Lie: Political Reporting's Dilemma Sure, reporters should correct false statements by politicians and others, but that is not always possible on daily deadline stories. So what to do? The NYT ombudsman has been widely mocked for asking, but many of the critics know not of what they speak. Journalism has gotten better, not worse. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:59:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/2012/01/20/145540770/how-to-catch-a-lie-political-reporting-s-dilemma?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/2012/01/20/145540770/how-to-catch-a-lie-political-reporting-s-dilemma?ft=1&f=125102143 Sure, reporters should correct false statements by politicians and others, but that is not always possible on daily deadline stories. So what to do? The NYT ombudsman has been widely mocked for asking, but many of the critics know not of what they speak. Journalism has gotten better, not worse.

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]]> January 5th: What's On Today's Show In the first hour of today's <em>TOTN</em>, the new laws that may affect you in 2012 and columnist Cynthia Tucker on the state of opinion journalism. In the second hour, the long-misunderstood period of middle childhood and why patients want to see their doctors' notes, but physicians remain reluctant. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:03:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2012/01/05/144735644/january-5th-whats-on-todays-show?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2012/01/05/144735644/january-5th-whats-on-todays-show?ft=1&f=125102143 In the first hour of today's TOTN, the new laws that may affect you in 2012 and columnist Cynthia Tucker on the state of opinion journalism. In the second hour, the long-misunderstood period of middle childhood and why patients want to see their doctors' notes, but physicians remain reluctant.

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]]> Open Forum Want post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/2011/10/25/141685775/open-forum?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/2011/10/25/141685775/open-forum?ft=1&f=125102143 Want post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

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]]> Checklist: One Journalist's Notes on Reporting Responsibly Andrew Donohue, editor of the Voice of San Diego, says journalists should be "honest with what we know – and what we don't know." Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/2011/09/28/140874781/checklist-one-journalists-notes-on-reporting-responsibly?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/2011/09/28/140874781/checklist-one-journalists-notes-on-reporting-responsibly?ft=1&f=125102143 Andrew Donohue, editor of the Voice of San Diego, says journalists should be "honest with what we know – and what we don't know."

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]]> On the Record: The Use of Anonymous Sources Is Down The citing of anonymous sources peaked in the 1970s, according to a new study, but questions still abound about when it's OK to use them. NPR's ethics guide is under revision. What would you advise? Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/2011/09/07/140245332/on-the-record-the-use-of-anonymous-sources-is-down?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/2011/09/07/140245332/on-the-record-the-use-of-anonymous-sources-is-down?ft=1&f=125102143 The citing of anonymous sources peaked in the 1970s, according to a new study, but questions still abound about when it's OK to use them. NPR's ethics guide is under revision. What would you advise?

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]]> Beyond A Journalist's Byline With the popularity of social media increasing, journalists are now sharing more of their daily grind with the world. Journalist Carlton Purvis' blog, "View From My Desk," gives media consumers a look beyond the bylines and head shots. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2011/08/02/138815521/beyond-a-journalists-byline?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2011/08/02/138815521/beyond-a-journalists-byline?ft=1&f=125102143 With the popularity of social media increasing, journalists are now sharing more of their daily grind with the world. Journalist Carlton Purvis' blog, "View From My Desk," gives media consumers a look beyond the bylines and head shots.

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]]> In Russia, Weiner Texts May Have Stayed Private Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin doesn't have to deal with press conferences from once-friendly former porn stars or tabloids publishing photos of his illegitimate child (if he has either). So speculation about his private life flourishes online. Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2011/06/19/137249138/in-russia-weiner-texts-may-have-stayed-private?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2011/06/19/137249138/in-russia-weiner-texts-may-have-stayed-private?ft=1&f=125102143 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin doesn't have to deal with press conferences from once-friendly former porn stars or tabloids publishing photos of his illegitimate child (if he has either). So speculation about his private life flourishes online.

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]]> For First Time, More Americans Get News Online Than From Newspapers According to the Pew Research Center "46 percent of people now say they get news online at least three times a week." Newspapers: 40 percent. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/03/14/134529749/for-first-time-more-americans-get-news-online-than-from-newspapers?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/03/14/134529749/for-first-time-more-americans-get-news-online-than-from-newspapers?ft=1&f=125102143 According to the Pew Research Center "46 percent of people now say they get news online at least three times a week." Newspapers: 40 percent.

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]]> Political Columnist David Broder Dies, 'Washington Post' Says Columnist David Broder, who was a fixture on Washington's political landscape, has died, according to The Washington Post. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:07:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/03/10/134394357/political-columnist-david-broder-dies-washington-post-says?ft=1&f=125102143 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/03/10/134394357/political-columnist-david-broder-dies-washington-post-says?ft=1&f=125102143 Columnist David Broder, who was a fixture on Washington's political landscape, has died, according to The Washington Post.

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