Nieman Reports

Established in 1947, Nieman Reports is both a website and a quarterly print magazine dedicated to exploring important ideas in journalism. Its goal aligns with that of the Foundation: "to enhance and uplift the quality of journalism." Within Nieman Reports, you'll find the Nieman Watchdog Project, which documents how journalists can keep those in power accountable. This project was started by Murrey Marder, a veteran reporter from the Washington Post and a Nieman Fellow from the class of 1950.

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The High Stakes of Reporting on Homegrown Extremism

5 days ago | niemanreports.org | Hibah Ansari

In the far-right stronghold of Shasta County, California, journalist Annelise Pierce’s work has made her a target. Pierce runs Shasta Scout, a small nonprofit newsroom she founded to bring independent reporting to the Northern Californian county where she lives. It’s a place where local law allows permit-carrying residents to attend county board meetings armed, where readers send her threats online, and where others work to undermine her reporting in a variety of ways.
With International Students at Risk, Campus Newspapers Loosen Editorial Policies

2 months ago | niemanreports.org | Elias Schisgall

Sonel Cutler had seen her fair share of sensitive stories. A senior at Northeastern University in Boston, she had reported on the fallout from Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel for the campus newspaper, and led it through coverage of a pro-Palestinian encampment that culminated in nearly 100 arrests.
Remembering Geoffrey Nyarota, Titan of Zimbabwean Journalism

Mar 27, 2025 | niemanreports.org | Obey Martin Manayiti

News of the death of Geoffrey Nyarota, a towering figure in Zimbabwean journalism, has reverberated across the globe among the countless journalists, like myself, whom he inspired to follow in his path. We were all saddened to learn that Nyarota, who founded Zimbabwe’s largest independent daily newspaper and fought tirelessly for press freedom in our country, died on March 22, 2025, at age 74, from colon cancer.
We Asked to See Your Reporter’s Notebooks. Here’s What You Shared

Mar 24, 2025 | niemanreports.org | Adriana Lacy

A recent story in Nieman Reports explored a shift in journalism: the decline in use of the classic reporter’s notebook. As digital tools become more sophisticated, offering features like automatic transcription, cloud storage, and AI-assisted note-taking, spiral-bound notebooks risk fading into obsolescence.
'I Felt That I Had to Correct the Record': Whistleblower Mark MacGann on the Uber Files

Mar 14, 2025 | niemanreports.org | Megan Cattel

Mark MacGann is no stranger to the inner workings of power. As Uber’s chief lobbyist in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, he played a central role in the company’s aggressive global expansion, convincing governments and regulators that Uber’s gig-economy model was a force for good.
Steve Oney's "On Air" is a Deep Dive into NPR's History

Mar 13, 2025 | niemanreports.org | Megan Cattel

National Public Radio (NPR) aired its first broadcast on May 3, 1971, marking the debut of its flagship news program “All Things Considered.” The format was a radical departure from commercial radio at the time, and featured immersive audio design and a narrative-driven, conversational approach.
A Fidelity to Facts - Nieman Reports

Mar 6, 2025 | niemanreports.org

Rigorous verification of facts must remain central to journalism's mission, writes Nieman Foundation Curator Ann Marie Lipinski.
At Journalism's Edge - Nieman Reports

Mar 5, 2025 | niemanreports.org

Ryan Y. Kellett, NF '25, on a career focused on media’s digital transformation
Most News Outlets in Maine Are Now Nonprofit

Mar 4, 2025 | niemanreports.org | Jon Marcus

Old-style newspaper boxes flank the entrance. From beyond them comes the smell of ink and newsprint. When the presses roll, the floor vibrates. The building that houses the Portland Press Herald seems a throwback to journalism’s heyday. In fact, it’s part of a case study of the industry’s potential future. What happens when the outlets producing most of the news in a state become nonprofit?
Emotions Run High as Syrians Return Home

Feb 27, 2025 | niemanreports.org | Natascha Tahabsem

The Jaber Border Crossing was in controlled chaos on Dec. 9 — the morning after Bashar Assad’s ouster as Syria’s president — as Jordanian authorities allowed Syrians with vehicles to return home. The air pulsed with optimism, but that joy was dulled by decades of torment and separation. Each time the gates opened, Syrian families and lone travelers surged forward, laden with as much of their lives as they could carry. Bags were strapped to bodies, cars piled high with belongings.