Mark Trahant

Two Robert Maynards, Journalism & Democracy
In a speech to the Knight Ridder Fellows on July 12, 2002, Trahant compares the lives of two men from the 20th Century: Robert Maynard Hutchins and Robert C. Maynard. (7/12/2002)

Encouraging True Editors
Retention rates among journalists will plummet further if companies continue to ignore the need for professional development. (6/4/2002)

Cleaning Up a Mess
As the California Legislature ponders banning mascots and American Indian names from schools, Trahant predicts the whole issue will fade away - in, say, 50 years. (5/17/2002)

Blaming Diversity for Journalism's Decline
Two new books fail to tell the whole story. (3/12/2002)

Recovering Stories Untold
At the turn of the 20th century, The Seattle Republican spoke out for minority groups, which led to its demise. (2/20/2002)