Lovejoy Journalism and News Literacy

Educating news consumers about the strengths and weaknesses of the various media on which they rely, and raising the consciousness of news producers about the expectations of their audiences [A Lovejoy Journalism and News Literacy initiative]

In world of Twitter, 24/7 cable and iPhone Apps, news comes fast, but is it reliable? by Susan Nestor

4/08/2010
Susan Nestor

In our fast world, we are addicted to consuming news....fast. Whether it's Facebook commentary or bona fide news... Read more »

Joe Shoquist, an editor who cared about ethics, fairness, and getting it right.

4/01/2010
David B. Offer

Joe was involved in journalism ethics long before the modern ethics movement took shape with new codes and seminars. He... Read more »

"This is how the end of the world will look"

3/25/2010
Brian MacQuarrie

I have covered my share of natural and human calamity -- Hurricane Katrina, war in Iraq and Afghanistan, mass... Read more »

It's not over yet for this young journalist

3/12/2010
Veronica Reino

Upon graduating, I still didn't have a job lined up. Perhaps I was thinking naively that someone would have an opening.... Read more »

The Truth is Still Alive and Well by David Shribman

1/14/2010
David Shribman

In my line of work I hear the plaint often: Something-or-other (synonyms: the Internet, mobile devices, Twitter) is the... Read more »

The Blurring Line Between P.R. and News by Kelli Arena and Susan Nester

12/17/2009
Kelli Arena and Susan Nester

During our days at CNN, our show would get 40-50 pitches a day from public relations reps trying to peddle everything... Read more »

The Rise of Nonprofit Journalism by Alexis Grant

12/15/2009
Alexis Grant

It's totally in. All my friends are doing it. And I'm starting to wonder: should I join them? I'm talking about... Read more »

Evolution on the Airwaves by Chris Morrill

12/08/2009
Chris Morrill

The PBS NewsHour moves into a new era this week, dropping Jim Lehrer from the name-in-title spot and making a... Read more »

Privacy in an Age of Alternative Media? Not Even for Tiger By Brian MacQuarrie

12/04/2009
Brian MacQuarrie

The great golfer Tiger Woods wants the news media to respect his privacy. Well, doesn't everybody? He's entitled to... Read more »

News Literacy Through Comedy by Ruth Jacobs

11/30/2009
Ruth Jacobs

News Literacy Through Comedyby Ruth JacobsThere was a time when it pained me to hear that young people got their news... Read more »

The Daily Digest by Gerry Boyle

11/23/2009
Gerry Boyle

Apologies probably are due Thomas Stearns Eliot, but at the breakfast table the other morning I found myself thinking... Read more »

Behind the Lens by Susan Nester

11/19/2009
Susan Nester

My friend is a journalist here in Washington, DC. A couple of weeks ago, he covered a tragic accident where a city bus... Read more »

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