Jay Rosen
@jayrosen.bsky.social
Let's see... 39 years teaching journalism at NYU. A critic who tries to be useful. PressThink: the name of my subject and my site. My book: "What Are Journalists For?" (1999, Yale University Press)
Between the news media in the UK and the US the biggest difference is the strength of the BBC at the center. Which makes it a target. As @brianstelter.bsky.social writes: "the BBC is positioned as an apolitical brand, yet operates in a politically poisonous atmosphere. www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/m...
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Between the news media in the UK and the US the biggest difference is the strength of the BBC at the center. Which makes it a target. As @brianstelter.bsky.social writes: "the BBC is positioned as an apolitical brand, yet operates in a politically poisonous atmosphere. www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/m...
Yes, the people on your screen observing on the election should know that there's an alternative model for how to do it. It's called the citizens agenda. I have been writing about it, and advocating for it, since 2010. pressthink.org/2010/08/the-...
Errol Louis was alluding to it last night:
Errol Louis was alluding to it last night:
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yes, the people on your screen observing on the election should know that there's an alternative model for how to do it. It's called the citizens agenda. I have been writing about it, and advocating for it, since 2010. pressthink.org/2010/08/the-...
Errol Louis was alluding to it last night:
Errol Louis was alluding to it last night:
What do you make of it?
"The Free Press election night live stream hosted Bhaskar Sunkara, founding editor of the socialist magazine Jacobin, last night." — @brianstelter.bsky.social
"The Free Press election night live stream hosted Bhaskar Sunkara, founding editor of the socialist magazine Jacobin, last night." — @brianstelter.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
What do you make of it?
"The Free Press election night live stream hosted Bhaskar Sunkara, founding editor of the socialist magazine Jacobin, last night." — @brianstelter.bsky.social
"The Free Press election night live stream hosted Bhaskar Sunkara, founding editor of the socialist magazine Jacobin, last night." — @brianstelter.bsky.social
Reposted by Jay Rosen
New York Times editorial board has compiled "a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
October 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New York Times editorial board has compiled "a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
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A question I get persistently is, "I can't afford any more subscriptions, but I'd love to read that article. Why can't I pay a dime for a single copy? It just makes so much SENSE!"
Here's @joshtpm.bsky.social explaining micropayments and their discontents. www.niemanlab.org/2023/05/micr...
A question I get persistently is, "I can't afford any more subscriptions, but I'd love to read that article. Why can't I pay a dime for a single copy? It just makes so much SENSE!"
Here's @joshtpm.bsky.social explaining micropayments and their discontents. www.niemanlab.org/2023/05/micr...
<em>Micropayments</em>. Elon Musk thinks he’s got a “major win-win” for news publishers with…<em>micropayments</em>.
After all, who would news companies rather trust their revenue to than the guy who calls them a "relentless hatestream"?
www.niemanlab.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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A question I get persistently is, "I can't afford any more subscriptions, but I'd love to read that article. Why can't I pay a dime for a single copy? It just makes so much SENSE!"
Here's @joshtpm.bsky.social explaining micropayments and their discontents. www.niemanlab.org/2023/05/micr...
A question I get persistently is, "I can't afford any more subscriptions, but I'd love to read that article. Why can't I pay a dime for a single copy? It just makes so much SENSE!"
Here's @joshtpm.bsky.social explaining micropayments and their discontents. www.niemanlab.org/2023/05/micr...
@sulliview.bsky.social This will interest you— as an opportunity lost. bsky.app/profile/jayr...
New York Times editorial board has compiled "a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
October 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
@sulliview.bsky.social This will interest you— as an opportunity lost. bsky.app/profile/jayr...
If you care about this lost opportunity then share. @froomkin.bsky.social @normornstein.bsky.social @kevinmkruse.bsky.social @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social @gregsargent.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
New York Times editorial board has compiled "a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If you care about this lost opportunity then share. @froomkin.bsky.social @normornstein.bsky.social @kevinmkruse.bsky.social @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social @gregsargent.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
New York Times editorial board has compiled "a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
October 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New York Times editorial board has compiled "a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
Many of you, I know, receive a lot of national news, but care a lot about local. You also hate paywalls.
If that's you read this detailed story. "The Salt Lake Tribune, preparing to drop its paywall, launches a free, monthly print newspaper for Southern Utah."
www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/the-...
If that's you read this detailed story. "The Salt Lake Tribune, preparing to drop its paywall, launches a free, monthly print newspaper for Southern Utah."
www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/the-...
The Salt Lake Tribune, preparing to drop its paywall, launches a free, monthly print newspaper for Southern Utah
“We believe that the first thing we have to do is build something that people want.”
www.niemanlab.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Many of you, I know, receive a lot of national news, but care a lot about local. You also hate paywalls.
If that's you read this detailed story. "The Salt Lake Tribune, preparing to drop its paywall, launches a free, monthly print newspaper for Southern Utah."
www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/the-...
If that's you read this detailed story. "The Salt Lake Tribune, preparing to drop its paywall, launches a free, monthly print newspaper for Southern Utah."
www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/the-...
I have a lurid fascination with interviews that become trainwrecks.
One of the best I have read was recently published by the New Yorker.
"Why Biden’s White House Press Secretary Is Leaving the Democratic Party."
Karine Jean-Pierre interviewed by Isaac Chotiner www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
One of the best I have read was recently published by the New Yorker.
"Why Biden’s White House Press Secretary Is Leaving the Democratic Party."
Karine Jean-Pierre interviewed by Isaac Chotiner www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
Why Biden’s White House Press Secretary Is Leaving the Democratic Party
Karine Jean-Pierre feels that Democrats were so mean to Biden that she is becoming an Independent.
www.newyorker.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I have a lurid fascination with interviews that become trainwrecks.
One of the best I have read was recently published by the New Yorker.
"Why Biden’s White House Press Secretary Is Leaving the Democratic Party."
Karine Jean-Pierre interviewed by Isaac Chotiner www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
One of the best I have read was recently published by the New Yorker.
"Why Biden’s White House Press Secretary Is Leaving the Democratic Party."
Karine Jean-Pierre interviewed by Isaac Chotiner www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
Sarah Longwell, publisher of the (sort of) conservative news and opinion website, The Bulwark, as interviewed by Dylan Byers of @puck.news
October 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Sarah Longwell, publisher of the (sort of) conservative news and opinion website, The Bulwark, as interviewed by Dylan Byers of @puck.news
Another way to say this. When demand for the story exceeds supply that's not the end of it... is it?
Of course when supply (verifiable happenings) exceeds demand we have a different kind of problem, don't we?
Of course when supply (verifiable happenings) exceeds demand we have a different kind of problem, don't we?
MAGA media is desperate for proof of widespread left-wing violence. But from an GOP bar fracas to a teen who staged his abduction by “four Mexicans,” the stories keep turning out to be hoaxes.
My latest newsletter for @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-media...
My latest newsletter for @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-media...
MAGA Media Keeps Thirsting for Left-Wing Violence
. . . even if that means they have to invent it.
www.thebulwark.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Another way to say this. When demand for the story exceeds supply that's not the end of it... is it?
Of course when supply (verifiable happenings) exceeds demand we have a different kind of problem, don't we?
Of course when supply (verifiable happenings) exceeds demand we have a different kind of problem, don't we?
Or, how do we persuade content creators that there is power and satisfaction in publishing good information on which their expanding audiences can rely. See my post. newscreatorcorps.org/2025/10/news...
It's not just right wing billionaires & tech control of media & news, readership of local news sites is cratering. -- 2025 State of Local News Report @medillschool.bsky.social.
How do we help people to value & recognize real news & journalism again over misleading social media & content creators?
How do we help people to value & recognize real news & journalism again over misleading social media & content creators?
It's not just the newspapers.
"While declines to print readership are almost a foregone conclusion, 'digital traffic to local news sites is experiencing a cratering similar to that of print,' State of Local News Project director Zach Metzger writes in the report. www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/in-m...
"While declines to print readership are almost a foregone conclusion, 'digital traffic to local news sites is experiencing a cratering similar to that of print,' State of Local News Project director Zach Metzger writes in the report. www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/in-m...
October 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Or, how do we persuade content creators that there is power and satisfaction in publishing good information on which their expanding audiences can rely. See my post. newscreatorcorps.org/2025/10/news...
It's not just the newspapers.
"While declines to print readership are almost a foregone conclusion, 'digital traffic to local news sites is experiencing a cratering similar to that of print,' State of Local News Project director Zach Metzger writes in the report. www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/in-m...
"While declines to print readership are almost a foregone conclusion, 'digital traffic to local news sites is experiencing a cratering similar to that of print,' State of Local News Project director Zach Metzger writes in the report. www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/in-m...
October 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It's not just the newspapers.
"While declines to print readership are almost a foregone conclusion, 'digital traffic to local news sites is experiencing a cratering similar to that of print,' State of Local News Project director Zach Metzger writes in the report. www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/in-m...
"While declines to print readership are almost a foregone conclusion, 'digital traffic to local news sites is experiencing a cratering similar to that of print,' State of Local News Project director Zach Metzger writes in the report. www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/in-m...
This is embarrassing. I decided to start posting again on Threads. (Via my laptop, not my phone.) But I can't figure out how to use that site any more. For me, at least, it's utter confusion. All I want is a stream of the people I follow, a profile with my posts, and their reactions to what I said.
October 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This is embarrassing. I decided to start posting again on Threads. (Via my laptop, not my phone.) But I can't figure out how to use that site any more. For me, at least, it's utter confusion. All I want is a stream of the people I follow, a profile with my posts, and their reactions to what I said.
"There are positive developments in local news but they’re being swamped by the negative trends. We’re losing the race against time."
By @stevenwaldman.bsky.social commenting on the State of Local News 2025 report, an annual study from Northwestern U.
www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/were...
By @stevenwaldman.bsky.social commenting on the State of Local News 2025 report, an annual study from Northwestern U.
www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/were...
October 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"There are positive developments in local news but they’re being swamped by the negative trends. We’re losing the race against time."
By @stevenwaldman.bsky.social commenting on the State of Local News 2025 report, an annual study from Northwestern U.
www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/were...
By @stevenwaldman.bsky.social commenting on the State of Local News 2025 report, an annual study from Northwestern U.
www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/were...
"If you had enough money to buy ads, you could reach the voters you wanted to reach, and the problem was simply getting enough money. That world no loner exists."
It's hard to express how right @chrislhayes.bsky.social is in this one point. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/o...
It's hard to express how right @chrislhayes.bsky.social is in this one point. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/o...
Opinion | Chris Hayes: The Democrats’ Main Problem Isn’t Their Message
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"If you had enough money to buy ads, you could reach the voters you wanted to reach, and the problem was simply getting enough money. That world no loner exists."
It's hard to express how right @chrislhayes.bsky.social is in this one point. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/o...
It's hard to express how right @chrislhayes.bsky.social is in this one point. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/o...
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/o...
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/o...
Columbia Journalism Review @columjournreview.bsky.social has a new editor-in-chief, Betsy Morais. www.cjr.org/editors-note...
About the current moment she writes: "Most journalists can relate to the feeling of forces closing in."
I know I can. Read her list, and tell me how it matches yours.
About the current moment she writes: "Most journalists can relate to the feeling of forces closing in."
I know I can. Read her list, and tell me how it matches yours.
October 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Columbia Journalism Review @columjournreview.bsky.social has a new editor-in-chief, Betsy Morais. www.cjr.org/editors-note...
About the current moment she writes: "Most journalists can relate to the feeling of forces closing in."
I know I can. Read her list, and tell me how it matches yours.
About the current moment she writes: "Most journalists can relate to the feeling of forces closing in."
I know I can. Read her list, and tell me how it matches yours.
Reposted by Jay Rosen
Thanks to Dan Kennedy @dankennedy.net for this post about my next gig after retiring from NYU's journalism program.
Public journalism redux: Post-academia, @jayrosen.bsky.social returns to where he started. New at Media Nation. dankennedy.net/2025/10/16/p...
Public journalism redux: Post-academia, Jay Rosen returns to where he started
Jay Rosen has been one of the major thinkers in journalism since the 1990s. Younger followers may think of him mainly as a media critic, and there’s no doubting his influence in that field. T…
dankennedy.net
October 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Thanks to Dan Kennedy @dankennedy.net for this post about my next gig after retiring from NYU's journalism program.
Kinda handy when these people sign the papers and identify themselves, don't you think? www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
October 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Kinda handy when these people sign the papers and identify themselves, don't you think? www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Thanks to Dan Kennedy @dankennedy.net for this post about my next gig after retiring from NYU's journalism program.
Public journalism redux: Post-academia, @jayrosen.bsky.social returns to where he started. New at Media Nation. dankennedy.net/2025/10/16/p...
Public journalism redux: Post-academia, Jay Rosen returns to where he started
Jay Rosen has been one of the major thinkers in journalism since the 1990s. Younger followers may think of him mainly as a media critic, and there’s no doubting his influence in that field. T…
dankennedy.net
October 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Thanks to Dan Kennedy @dankennedy.net for this post about my next gig after retiring from NYU's journalism program.
This is a very good paragraph.
From "The Last Days of the Pentagon Press Corps" in The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
By Nancy A. Youssef
From "The Last Days of the Pentagon Press Corps" in The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
By Nancy A. Youssef
October 16, 2025 at 1:26 AM
This is a very good paragraph.
From "The Last Days of the Pentagon Press Corps" in The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
By Nancy A. Youssef
From "The Last Days of the Pentagon Press Corps" in The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
By Nancy A. Youssef
After initially appearing to come out against the rules, Donald Trump seemed to change his mind, backing Hegseth and even warning the White House press corps that he could “very easily” move them "across the street." —@status.news
Could be a new era for them.
"Don't threaten me with a good time."
Could be a new era for them.
"Don't threaten me with a good time."
October 16, 2025 at 12:53 AM
After initially appearing to come out against the rules, Donald Trump seemed to change his mind, backing Hegseth and even warning the White House press corps that he could “very easily” move them "across the street." —@status.news
Could be a new era for them.
"Don't threaten me with a good time."
Could be a new era for them.
"Don't threaten me with a good time."
"Just becoming partisan is not a long-term strategy. Personally, as a journalist, I also find it an uninteresting strategy."
So much to say about this, but first let me tell you what it is. Thomas Evans, NPR's editor in chief, interviewed by Carolina Abbott Galvão in @columjournreview.bsky.social
So much to say about this, but first let me tell you what it is. Thomas Evans, NPR's editor in chief, interviewed by Carolina Abbott Galvão in @columjournreview.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
"Just becoming partisan is not a long-term strategy. Personally, as a journalist, I also find it an uninteresting strategy."
So much to say about this, but first let me tell you what it is. Thomas Evans, NPR's editor in chief, interviewed by Carolina Abbott Galvão in @columjournreview.bsky.social
So much to say about this, but first let me tell you what it is. Thomas Evans, NPR's editor in chief, interviewed by Carolina Abbott Galvão in @columjournreview.bsky.social