Data Journalism Bridging the Gap: Why Product Managers Are Learning to Code July 19, 2026 Ali Ikhwan In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital journalism and product management, the "language barrier" between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders has long been a source of friction. For news product…
Data Journalism The Analog Resistance: Why Data Professionals Are Returning to Pen and Paper July 18, 2026 Ali Ikhwan In an era defined by the relentless automation of our personal and professional lives, we have become accustomed to the "frictionless" existence. With a glance at an Apple Watch or…
Citizen Science and Reporting Unlocking Nature’s Archive: iNaturalist Launches "Identification Tips" to Empower Citizen Science July 18, 2026 Ali Ikhwan By Global Nature Desk June 18, 2026 In an era where biodiversity monitoring is increasingly reliant on the collective power of the public, iNaturalist has taken a monumental step in…
Literary and Cultural Criticism The End of an Era: Commemorating the 122nd Anniversary of Anton Chekhov’s Death July 14, 2026 Ali Ikhwan Introduction: The Silence of the Master July 14, 2026, marks the 122nd anniversary of a profound transformation in the landscape of world literature. It was on this day in 1904…
Archiving and Preservation Bridging the Digital Frontier: How the Department of Decentralization is Powering DWeb Camp 2026 July 13, 2026 Ali Ikhwan The landscape of the internet is currently undergoing a seismic shift. As corporate consolidation and centralized gatekeeping threaten the foundational promise of an open web, the global movement for a…
Non-Profit Media Management Carving Space for Memory: Why Vietnamese Diaspora Art is Essential to American Democracy July 11, 2026 Ali Ikhwan Public art serves as the physical manifestation of a nation’s values. It dictates not only what a democracy chooses to commemorate but, perhaps more tellingly, whose contributions it chooses to…
Data Journalism Breaking the Grid: A Comprehensive Guide to Tabular Data Extraction in 2024 July 10, 2026 Ali Ikhwan Editor’s note: This article is published in collaboration with MuckRock. You may also be interested in their 2023 review of OCR tools. For investigative reporters, data journalists, and academic researchers,…
Data Journalism The Silent Crisis: Why Peer Support is the New Frontier for Journalist Mental Health July 8, 2026 Ali Ikhwan In an era defined by volatile political landscapes, the rapid erosion of press freedoms, and the constant barrage of digital hostility, journalism has become an increasingly hazardous profession. Beyond the…
Independent Journalism The Anatomy of a Collapse: Inside the Systemic Failures that Wronged Anthony Broadwater and Left a Serial Predator Free July 5, 2026 Ali Ikhwan Main Facts In May 1981, an 18-year-old Syracuse University freshman was brutally assaulted in Thornden Park, a 76-acre public space adjacent to the campus. The victim, Alice Sebold—who would later…
Independent Journalism The $2.99 Multinational: How a Fake AI-Generated Energy Giant Fooled Google’s Search Engine July 5, 2026 Ali Ikhwan Introduction In the high-stakes world of investigative journalism, a single lead can unravel a geopolitical tapestry of backroom deals, international sanctions, and political influence. Last month, a team of investigative…
