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The coronavirus pandemic has affected women journalists disproportionately

Kate StarbirdJuly 27, 2020

The pandemic has spawned disinformation campaigns that blend truth, lies, and sincere beliefs

“While a single disinformation campaign may have a specific objective — for instance, changing public opinion about a political candidate or policy — pervasive disinformation works at a more profound level to undermine democratic societies.”

Daily Covid-19 news consumption is dropping in the U.K., especially among women and younger audiences

Nicholas QuahJuly 22, 2020

“The idea is to have more Serials”: The New York Times acquires Serial Productions and partners with This American Life

“Our goal is not to change Serial’s DNA at all…For the people who love Serial — and there are millions of them — the idea here is to have more Serials.”

Hanaa' TameezJuly 22, 2020

Here’s how CUNY’s new Black Media Initiative aims to elevate and serve Black publications

“Black press has always been hyperlocal. But for whatever reason, the Black press has never gotten some of those [buzzword] labels…That plays into the perception of these places within the larger sphere.”

Laura Hazard OwenJuly 22, 2020

Apply now for the Nieman Foundation’s new visiting fellowships on racial justice and public health in the U.S.

These fellowships are open to a broad range of people. If you’re wondering if you should apply, you should.

Clark MerrefieldJuly 22, 2020

Race and the newsroom: What seven research studies say

Differing notions of objectivity in Black and mainstream white newspapers, how white reporters see their ethical obligations in covering race, the ways that reporters’ race affects their coverage of political candidates, and more.

Brian Anderson, Collator Operator at Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired in Cincinnati, operates their collator. This equipment collates pressed braille pages into a complete braille magazine. Photo Credit: Lauren Hall

Sarah ScireJuly 21, 2020

The New York Times’ special section on disability is available in Braille and audio and has its own style guide

“We are really trying to make strides as an organization toward accessibility but it was clear that if ever there were a reason to make a concerted effort to push the operation forward, it would be for this package.”

Caroline CramptonJuly 21, 2020

With masks and sanitized mics, podcast pros tiptoe back into in-person interviews

Plus: “The H&M of audio drama,” Apple News Today, and Gimlet’s accessibility lawsuit.

Journalists are suffering mental health consequences from covering Covid-19, according to a new survey

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