Category: About News
One Thing Conservatives Agree On: The ‘Liberal Bias’ Media
A UA assistant professor’s book looks at the long-standing conservative movement against the press.
CNN’s Demise Is Already Under Way
The possibility of Paramount taking control of CNN is stoking concerns.
An Alternative to Media Owners Like Jeff Bezos
Because the ivory tower of academia repels reality, I’m going to intrepidly and unapologetically ask: “Why the heck can’t a billionaire owner operate a newspaper at a loss forever?”
Trump’s newest anti-press tactic: Make journalism a crime
President Donald Trump has occasionally referred to news reports that he didn’t like as “illegal.” That’s a dream. But he’s trying to make that dream come true, using a former Birmingham-area journalist as an example.
The Hard Truth: Nonprofit Journalism Needs More Than Good Intentions
As some national funders step away from supporting journalism, nonprofit media organizations must take the necessary steps to give themselves the best chance at sustainability. For many, it means strengthening local support.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is now fully digital. What can its owners learn from AL.com’s transition?
As the calendar flips to mark the new year, the AJC will have rolled off the presses for the last time in 157 years, making Atlanta the newest (and largest) U.S. metro area with no daily newspaper.
We Think We’re Used to It — Then It’s One of Us
Christina Chambers’ death sends ripples through Birmingham media.
Newsrooms Decide Some Personal Shames Shouldn’t Last Forever
When the person of interest in the Brown University shooting went free, multiple national news organizations scrambled to remove his name from published stories. Too late. Life ruined.
U of Alabama’s Termination of Student Magazines Stirs Alumni Anger
UA abruptly shuttered two student publications in anti-DEI action.
Don’t Mess With Student Journalism
Indiana University officials are learning that lesson after firing a faculty adviser for protesting cuts to print editions.
