Journalism / Editors’ Picks Filter
  1. Alexandra Shimo

    The website of journalist Alexandra Shimo, author of Invisible North: The Search for Answers on a Troubled Reserve and Up Ghost River: A Chief’s Journey through the Turbulent Waters of Native History.
    Authors
    The website of journalist Alexandra Shimo, author of Invisible North: The Search for Answers on a Troubled Reserve and Up Ghost River: A Chief’s Journey through the Turbulent Waters of Native History.

  2. “The truth is there is no one to blame for the demise of newspapers… The entire linchpin of the newspaper business model was controlling distribution, and when that linchpin was obliterated by the Internet, it was inevitable that the entire apparatus would collapse.”
    Internet
    Stratechery
    by Ben Thompson
  3. Sarah Kendzior

    St. Louis-based journalist Sarah Kendzior covers politics and social justice issues. On her blog she collects her writings from leading publications on topics like the 2016 election and the Black Lives Matter movement.
    Commentary
  4. PressThink

    “Having a space that’s mine on the web — pressthink.org — is for me indistinguishable from owning my own printing press and hosting my own discussion forum.” Jay Rosen’s redesigned space includes a “board” for slow blogging and constantly shifting thoughts.
    Commentary

  5. Once upon a time, public profanity was a rarity, but that’s long behind us.
    Current Events
    Strong Language
    by Blake Eskin
  6. Compass Cultura

    Compass Cultura is a monthly publication that celebrates creative, thought-provoking journalism about interesting people and places.
    Jetpack
  7. Ruback

    A journalist makes a posthumous attempt to correct the record on firefighter Paul Ruback, 9/11 hero: “His death was tragic. His courage was heroic. This was a man, like any other. His life was his own.”
    Identity
    Longreads
    by Michael Brick
  8. Syria’s War on Doctors

    An underground network of medical workers and trauma surgeons in Syria, led by David Nott, aims to spread medical knowledge as the Syrian government strives to eradicate it.
    Journalism
    The New Yorker
    by Ben Taub
  9. An Open Letter to Jared Kushner, From One of Your Jewish Employees

    Dana Schwartz, an Observer journalist, writes to the newspaper publisher after Donald Trump — his father-in-law — shares a controversial (arguably anti-Semitic) tweet.
    Current Events
    Observer
    by Dana Schwartz
  10. The Undefeated

    The Undefeated explores the intersections of race, sports, and culture. Powered by WordPress.com VIP, it publishes innovative storytelling and provocative commentary.
    Commentary
  11. Bittersweet: From Syria with Baklava

    “Can the sweet tastes of Syria be recreated in Europe?” At The GroundTruth Project, a pair of journalists chronicle the epic journey of best friends Ahmed and Rashed — who had escaped war in Syria — and the story of the famous sweet shop chain, Salloura.

    Journalism
    "Can the sweet tastes of Syria be recreated in Europe?" At The GroundTruth Project, a pair of journalists chronicle the epic journey of best friends Ahmed and Rashed -- who had escaped war in Syria -- and the story of the famous sweet shop chain, Salloura.
    The GroundTruth Project
    by Dalia Mortada and Lauren Bohn
  12. Moyers & Company

    Legendary journalist Bill Moyers is joined by other reporters, scholars, and activists who offer thoughtful essays and articles on politics, current events, and contemporary culture.
    Commentary
    Legendary journalist Bill Moyers is joined by other reporters, scholars, and activists who offer thoughtful essays and articles on politics, current events, and contemporary culture.
  13. The Nation

    The Nation is America’s oldest weekly magazine, serving as a voice in American journalism and a platform for investigative reporting and debate.
    Commentary
    The Nation is America’s oldest weekly magazine, serving as a voice in American journalism and a platform for investigative reporting and debate.
  14. Quartz

    Quartz, a WordPress.com VIP site, is a digitally native news outlet for the new global economy.
    Commentary
    Quartz, a WordPress.com VIP site, is a digitally native news outlet for the new global economy.
  15. thebluemoment.com

    Veteran music journalist Richard Williams has written for leading publications since the 1960s, interviewing legends like John Lennon and Bob Marley along the way. He shares more of his writing on his site, thebluemoment.com.
    Culture
    Veteran music journalist Richard Williams has written for leading publications since the 1960s, interviewing legends like John Lennon and Bob Marley along the way. He shares more of his writing on his site, thebluemoment.com.