Archive - Second Rough Draft

May 2025

Questions for “Multi-Local” News—And the Need for Clear Answers

An emerging trend requires choices by publishers on key questions

May 29 •

Richard J. Tofel

Looking at the Biden “Cover-Up” Books

In the Columbia Journalism Review, out this morning

May 20 •

Richard J. Tofel

Four Reasons for Hope in a Time of Fear

Has resolve begun to overtake shock and awe?

May 15 •

Richard J. Tofel

How Newsrooms Can Take Creators More Seriously

Including the need to listen to customers and adopt more flexible practices

May 8 •

Richard J. Tofel

Amid the War on “DEI,” a Call to Reaffirm Values

Why we need to stick with inclusion, equity and diversity

May 1 •

Richard J. Tofel

April 2025

March 2025

What to Do About the Looming End of U.S. Public Broadcasting

Thinking about the once unthinkable

Mar 27 •

Richard J. Tofel

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