Resources
American Journalism Review is a national magazine that covers all aspects of print, television, radio and online media. The magazine, which is published six times a year, examines how the media cover specific stories and broader coverage trends.
The American Press Institute is the oldest and largest center devoted solely to training and professional development for the news industry and journalism educators.
ASNE is a membership organization for daily newspaper editors and the people who serve the editorial needs of daily newspapers. The stated purpose is to maintain the dignity and the rights of the profession and to consider and establish ethical standards of conduct while working collectively for the solution of common problems.
AAJA works for fair and accurate media coverage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders while encouraging Asian American and Pacific Islanders to enter the ranks of journalism.
The Coalition of Journalists for Open Government provides reports on efforts to achieve greater access to public records and meetings and a free flow of information.
The Center for Media and Democracy works to strengthen democracy by promoting media that are "of, by and for the people." Projects include a quarterly investigative journal, books by CMD staff, daily reports on spin and propaganda in the news and an investigative journalism resource that the public can contribute to.
The Center for Media and Public Affairs (CMPA) is a nonpartisan research and educational organization which conducts scientific studies of the news and entertainment media.
The Center for Journalism in Extreme Situations seeks to assist in the establishment and realization of freedom for mass information, long-term strengthening of the legal basis for all actors on the arena of mass information; protecting journalists' rights and freedoms, their economic and professional-creative interests, professional ethics and dignity; and assist in the introduction of international norms related to the activities of organs of mass information in Russian legislation and legal practice.
The Center for Public Integrity's "Well Connected" project tracks the broadcast, cable and telecommunications industries, and its "Media Tracker" is a searchable public database consisting of every radio and television station/system in the United States.
CJR's mission is to promote better journalism by helping working journalists execute their mission in a difficult and shifting environment. CJR also works as a media monitor and as a public resource for those seeking their free press.
CPJ is an independent, nonprofit organization founded to promote press freedom worldwide by defending the right of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal.
Congressional Quarterly, Inc. provides non-partisan and authoritative reporting on Congress and politics. CQ recently published a "Government Secrecy" report which can be found at www.thecqresearcher.com.
The Freedom Forum is a nonpartisan foundation dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people. The foundation focuses on three priorities: the Newseum, First Amendment freedoms and newsroom diversity.
The FOI Center was established to serve the general public and the media on questions regarding access to government documents and information. The center now has a collection of more than one million articles and documents about access to information at the state, federal and local levels.
The Fund for Investigative Journalism awards grants to freelance reporters and independent publications to pursue investigative projects on matters related to the public interest.
The Glasnost Defense Foundation provides legal support and
advocacy to mass media in Russia. Established in Moscow in 1991, the GDF has
established and supported ten regional Legal Defense Centers around Russia.
The International Center for Journalists was founded as an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of journalism worldwide, especially in countries with little or no tradition of an independent press.
IFEX is a global network of more than 60 organizations working to defend and promote the right to freedom of expression. IFEX circulates alerts on violations, publishes a weekly newsletter and supports members and emerging free expression organizations in the South.
IRE provides educational services to reporters, editors and others interested in investigative journalism and works to maintain high professional standards.
The Knight Foundation is dedicated to furthering their ideals of service to community, to the highest standards of journalistic excellence and to the defense of a free press.
The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education is the oldest organization dedicated to helping the news media reflect the nation's diversity in staffing, content and business operations.
Media Channel offers news, reports and commentary from an international network of media-issues organizations and publications, as well as original features from contributors and staff.
The Media Law Resource Center is a nonprofit information clearinghouse organized by a number of media organizations to monitor developments and promote First Amendment rights in the libel, privacy and related legal fields.
The NAJA serves and empowers Native journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures.
The NABJ is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry.
The National FOI Coalition joins First Amendment and open government organizations from individual states in a self-supporting alliance as they seek to protect the public's right to know through the education of media professionals, attorneys, academics, students and the general public.
NFPW reaches out to support literacy and women's issues and vigorously engages in advocacy for First Amendment and freedom of information issues.
NLGJA is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students who work within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
NPC provides people who gather and disseminate news a center for the advancement of their professional standards and skills, the promotion of free expression, mutual support and social fellowship.
The Newspaper Guild's purpose is to advance the economic interests and to improve the working conditions of its members and guarantee, as far as it is able, equal employment and advancement opportunity in the newspaper industry and constant honesty in news, editorials, advertising, and business practices.
The Nieman Watchdog organization is dedicated to asking the questions that other media outlets don't have the time to develop. The goal is to see that the people in power provide information that the public should have.
OPC seeks to maintain an international association of journalists working in the United States and abroad to encourage the highest standards of professional integrity and skill in the reporting of news.
Pen USA's membership includes more than 1,200 writers defending the freedom of expression and building a literary culture.
The Pew Center is an incubator for civic journalism experiments that enable news organizations to create and refine better ways of reporting the news to re-engage people in public life.
The Pew Research Center is an independent opinion research group that studies attitudes toward the press, politics and public policy issues.
The Poynter Institute is a school for journalists, future journalists, and teachers of journalists.
The Project for Excellence in Journalism is an initiative by journalists to clarify and raise the standards of American journalism. The Committee of Concerned Journalists is a consortium of reporters, editors, producers, publishers, owners and academics worried about the future of the profession.
RCFP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal assistance to journalists. The Committee is a resource in free speech issues, disseminating information in a variety of forms, including a quarterly legal review, newsletter and a 24-hour hotline.
Reporters without Borders is dedicated to defending press freedom globally by providing daily reports of attacks on press freedom and annual studies and research.
The SEJ is North America's only independent membership organization of professional journalists dedicated to improvements in environmental news reporting. The mission is to advance public understanding of environmental issues by improving the quality, accuracy and visibility of environmental reporting.
SPJ is dedicated to maintaining a constant vigilance in protection of the First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and of the press while providing a broad-based membership organization for journalists to ensure freedom and excellence in journalism.
Fact
A study by the Knight Foundation found that one in three U.S. high school students believes that the press ought to be more restricted and 36% said newspapers should have to receive "government approval" before publishing.53