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ISOJ announces 2026 dates, moves to September and drops ‘online’ from its title

In its 27th year, the annual conference will focus on the most pressing challenges and opportunities for journalism around the globe.

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Free online course helps editors strengthen their skills with data-driven reporting

A new free course from the Knight Center guides participants through the full lifecycle of a data-driven story, from developing story ideas and sourcing data to shaping the final story for publication.

Knight Center publishes trilingual ebook based on surveys of 4,000 journalists across 11 Latin American countries

Behind headlines in Latin America are journalists navigating risk, precarity and a commitment to the public. A new ebook uncovers the realities shaping their work and their safety.

2025 in review: Knight Center prepares journalists for AI, emphasizes threats to press freedom amid global democratic backsliding

The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas closed out 2025 on a high note, cementing its role at the forefront of global efforts to strengthen independent and quality journalism.

Central American journalists discuss reporting and resistance amid democratic backsliding

During a recent webinar, journalists and scholars from northern Central America describe the threats and violence they face at home. For some, it’s led to exile, but not to giving up.

Knight Center publishes new ebook on impact of democratic backsliding on Central American media

The ebook "Journalism in Central America: Facing Democratic Backsliding" reveals how independent media and journalists face a dual economic and political crisis, marked by dependence on international funding and State repression.