Alex Sujong Laughlin

As we face yet another recession, ‘selling out’ looks like gaining access to basic necessities.

The pursuit of the appearance of objectivity (as opposed to focusing on truthful and contextual reporting of the news) has always been a cynical public relations tactic, one that came to prominence at a time when the industry — and who works in it — looked very different than it does today. Performi…

But between Dean Baquet’s leaked New York Times memo and Elon Musk’s stutter-step pursuit to buy the platform, I’ve been seriously — and frequently — reconsidering my relationship with Twitter.

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When job security in media is a thing of the past, intellectual property ownership is increasingly a right that media workers are demanding.

The Slack notification has ballooned in significance. It’s often the primary tie that workers have to workplaces, so every notification takes on a greater weight.

Even though being “called in” is ultimately an act of care for all parties involved (including you), it can still feel uncomfortable. If your colleague has taken the care to thoughtfully approach you about your behavior or comment, how do you respond gracefully and productively?

Choosing to speak up about microaggressions could have real consequences on your professional life. Here’s how to do it effectively.

When newsroom policies and priorities don’t shift along with the workforce, there might be more reporters of color in the room, but they’re also left to bear the brunt of the newsroom’s poor reputation.

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