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Columns

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A double helix of free speech and press freedom

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Juneteenth. A promise and America’s challenge to live up to it.

For more than 150 years, the day now known as Juneteenth has been sacred in many Black communities,...

Jun 21, 2024
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How a Report for the World newsroom is tracking desertification in Brazil

In 1999 Inácio França, then a reporter in Recife, traveled through the Northeast of Brazil documenting the advance...

Jun 14, 2024
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A reporter’s call to service in Ukraine, and what is left behind

KYIV - One year ago, news broke that the dam at Ukraine’s Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant was destroyed...

Jun 07, 2024
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Seeing industrial pollution through a journalist’s lens

The pollutants produced by extractive industries are often measured in parts per billion. Not something you can photograph...

May 24, 2024
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Blinken delivers desperately needed weapons and a message of support at a turning point for Ukraine.

Kyiv, Ukraine — Just above the Maidan, or “square” of independence where the so-called “Revolution of Dignity” first...

May 17, 2024
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Local journalism in Ukraine: The eyes of the war and the voice and soul of the country.

By Charles M. Sennott BUCHA, Ukraine — More than 250 local journalists from cities and towns across Ukraine...

May 10, 2024
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Why the rebuilding of Ukraine must include local journalism

A moment of silence. For 17 journalists killed in Ukraine over the last two years. For the more...

May 10, 2024
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The Foley Foundation’s “World Press Freedom Award” brings a heavy responsibility to keep fighting for journalism and democracy

I was in Washington, DC this week at the National Press Club for The James Foley Freedom Awards...

May 03, 2024
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Charles Sennott’s remarks to the James Foley Freedom Awards on accepting the World Press Freedom Award.

I am truly honored and humbled by this award. Thank you. Thank you all for being here. I...

May 02, 2024
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Defining “impact” can make journalism better

PERUGIA, ITALY – There are few moments in a journalist’s career as meaningful as hearing that their story...

Apr 19, 2024
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