Nieman Narrative Digest
Keyholes into the Middle East
Almost nine months ago, we focused on narratives coming out of the war in Iraq. Today, spurred by recent submissions, we return to the subject of strife in that region. Each of this month's pieces offers not just a keyhole into war, but also a keyhole into narrative itself.
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Forget Flag Pins. Ask About Assaults on the Constitution
September 3, 2008 — Bush and Cheney grabbed more power than almost anyone could have imagined. After their excesses — unchecked by Congress — reporters and debate moderators need to ask tough questions to help determine Obama’s and McCain’s views and intentions. (First of two articles) Read more.
Help Us Celebrate 70 Years of Nieman Fellowships
Celebrating 70 YearsJoin us this fall to celebrate this important milestone. Don't miss this opportunity to reminisce, see old friends, learn about the latest trends and developments in journalism and look ahead to the role of the press in reporting on the new administration in Washington.

We are planning a full weekend of sharing stories about the Nieman experience, sharing ideas about the new media and renewing our shared commitment to high quality journalism. Learn more.
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Edwin O. Guthman dies at 89
‘An unwavering servant of nation and journalism’
Edwin O. GuthmanEdwin O. Guthman, 89, a Pulitzer Prize-winning newsman respected for his unwavering integrity and whose storied career included stints as a soldier, a public servant, an educator, and editor of The Inquirer's editorial pages, died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles. He was a member of the Class of 1951. Read more.
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Landau, Founder of Reporter Group, Dies at 74
Jack Landau, 74, a founder of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, died Aug. 9 of complications from emphysema. Landau, a reporter-lawyer covering the U.S. Supreme Court for Newhouse News Service, was an early member of the steering committee. He was a member of the Class of 1968. Read more.
 
Nieman Reports: Summer 2008
Cameras, Action and Accountability
Politics and the New Media
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Adding Radio and Video Web Casts to Political News in Print
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Young Reporters, New Tools, and Political Reporting
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Election Coverage Becomes a Time for 'Instant Innovation'
Nieman Reports: Spring 2008
Investigative Journalism: Covering War
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Creating an Investigative Narrative
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Following the Brain Injury Story: From Iraq to the Home Front
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Revealing War on a Human Scale
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