Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Brent Boynton
“Brent Boynton was proof that you can be a good guy and not only survive, but thrive, in the worlds of news and politics.” More
The PEN Pod: The Pandemic’s Impact on Journalism with Sandy Mui
“Furloughs, layoffs, and newsrooms shuttering entirely directly affects the wellbeing of everyone who brings us the news and powers the newsrooms—and they’re the journalists themselves.” More
Journalism and COVID-19: Pennsylvania Newsrooms Affected
The pandemic has devastated an already-struggling news industry. Here are the Pennsylvania newsrooms that have faced cutbacks as a result of the pandemic. More
Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Alison Schwartz
“Alison was much more than a writer. She was a ray of sunshine to her co-workers, her friends and her family, even during challenging times.” More
Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Robert Fresco
“He hated peas. He wore black dress socks with shorts. He was terrible at Pictionary. He preferred to drive a standard transmission.” More
Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Alan Finder
“A career journalist who believed deeply in the power of the written word and the urgency of truth, my father was in many ways the consummate twentieth century newspaperman.” More
Journalism and COVID-19: Free Press Threatened
This page focuses on incidents of free press threats that have a direct relation to the coronavirus, including attacks/harassment and censorship. More
Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Maria Mercader
“Even more than her talents as a journalist, we will miss her indomitable spirit. Maria was part of all of our lives. . . Maria was a gift we… More
Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Theodore Gaffney
“He was interested in documenting the struggle of people of African descent here in the U.S. He would say, ‘If you don’t believe you can change things, you won’t… More
Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Ron Hutson
“His standards for the Globe were high, just as his affection for the place was boundless. . . He was recalled, rightly, as a talented writer, a gifted editor,… More
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