Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editor
Remembering John Prine: Our Poet, Our Friend
Celebrating the iconic American storyteller who changed music forever and brought us closer together.
Journalism’s Impact in Wake of Impeachment
Following up on our findings from the Opinion Desk’s “Future of Journalism” series last spring, Hanna Khosravi analyzes the role of the modern-day journalist at the forefront of the national conversation during this chaotic political period.
Q&A with Ted Conover, Head of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, Part 2: On Journalism Education at NYU
Professor Ted Conover of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute has won the National Book Critics Circle Award and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for his book Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing. As director of the journalism school at NYU, Conover sheds light on how to create and maintain a dynamic journalism education for future journalists.
Q&A with Ted Conover, Part 1: On Journalism Education at NYU
Professor Ted Conover of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute has won the National Book Critics Circle Award and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for his book “Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing.” As Director of the Carter Institute at NYU, Professor Conover sheds light on how to create and maintain a dynamic journalism education for future journalists.
Q&A with Professor Mitchell Stephens: On Opinions, Bias and the Future of Storytelling
Part II of an extended interview with Professor Mitchell Stephens, who teaches journalism at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at NYU. Stephens is the author of the books “A History of News, Beyond News: The Future of Journalism” and “Journalism Unbound.” Stephens’s works focus largely on the history of journalism, the future of the journalism industry and journalism education.
How the Twitter Revolution Went From Green to Red, White and Blue
Social media’s democratization of information makes us stronger, but also more vulnerable.
Q&A with Professor Mitchell Stephens, Part I: How History Informs the Future and How Journalism Education is Changing
This is part I of an extended interview with Professor Mitchell Stephens, who teaches journalism at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at NYU. Stephens is the author of “A History of News,” “Beyond News: The Future of Journalism” and “Journalism Unbound.” Stephens’ works focus largely on the history of journalism, the future of the journalism industry and journalism education.
The Human Rights Catastrophe in China That We Should Be Talking About
As an ethnic and religious minority is subjected to surveillance and torture in western China, our recognition and responsibility of the Uighur people are of paramount importance.
Finding Hope in Springtime
Why Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is a reminder of the hope that spring can bring along with its arrival.
Putting Geography Education on the Map
Why geography education could be the answer to creating a generation of more informed citizens
Tech CEOs and Modern-Day Prophets
Why celebrity culture amongst tech CEOs reminds us that power should not outweigh contribution.
In California, My Home Is One of the Lucky Ones
In the face of the twin tragedies of the wildfires raging in California, it is crucial to consider our responsibility to protect our citizens and to protect our planet when it comes to climate change.
A Thank You to Dr. Blasey Ford
Despite a disheartening decision by the U.S. government to appoint Brett Kavanaugh, the Opinion Desk would like to formally thank Dr. Blasey Ford for her unwavering stance despite the opposition.
