Alex Sujong Laughlin
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New Haven, CT, United States
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On choosing abundance
There comes a point where holding too tight to the things that got you to where you are will start to hurt you. A chip on your shoulder can get in the way of your expansion. Living in yesterday’s survival mode can warp your present in ways that really mess with you (and make you pretty unpleasant to be around). → Read More
Who can afford not to sell out?
As we face yet another recession, ‘selling out’ looks like gaining access to basic necessities. → Read More
Opinion: It’s possible to be a journalist and a human
The pursuit of the appearance of objectivity (as opposed to focusing on truthful and contextual reporting of the news) has always been a cynical public relations tactic, one that came to prominence at a time when the industry — and who works in it — looked very different than it does today. Performing objectivity is outdated, and if we want to preserve public trust in media institutions, the… → Read More
Twitter used to be a necessity. What is it now?
But between Dean Baquet's leaked New York Times memo and Elon Musk's stutter-step pursuit to buy the platform, I've been seriously — and frequently — reconsidering my relationship with Twitter. → Read More
They built their careers on change. Now, they’re middle managers.
They were often the first digital people in their newsrooms tasked with evangelizing the internet and building bridges between the new and the old. They were also often the people advocating for more diversity and inclusion, not just in their coverage, but within the newsrooms themselves.Now many of them are in major leadership positions and they’re finding that the changes they hoped to make… → Read More
Pachinko explores the dark legacy of Japan’s colonisation of Korea
Based on the bestselling novel, series Pachinko made the show's creators and actors confront issues head-on → Read More
In a vulnerable media economy, journalists are demanding ownership of their work
When job security in media is a thing of the past, intellectual property ownership is increasingly a right that media workers are demanding. → Read More
Soo Hugh's 'Pachinko' Adaptation Confronts Japan’s Colonization of Korea
Based on the best-selling novel, the new 8-part Apple TV+ series explores the trauma of history. For the show’s creators and actors, that meant confronting it head-on. → Read More
How to respond if you’ve been called out for a microaggression
Even though being “called in” is ultimately an act of care for all parties involved (including you), it can still feel uncomfortable. If your colleague has taken the care to thoughtfully approach you about your behavior or comment, how do you respond gracefully and productively? → Read More
22 tips for 2022: Overcome gymtimidation by practicing weightlifting moves at home
If you're interested in breaking into weightlifting, try practicing the movements at home first by using basic household items, like a broom, and free video tutorials online to guide you. → Read More
When newsroom inclusion stops at hiring ‘diversely,’ reporters shoulder the burden of credibility
When newsroom policies and priorities don’t shift along with the workforce, there might be more reporters of color in the room, but they’re also left to bear the brunt of the newsroom’s poor reputation. → Read More
Meg Cramer on how she’s preparing for parenthood –
From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers. → Read More
Parental leave is broken, and that hurts all of us
Why do we still structure our newsrooms like everyone has a wife at home? → Read More
The new Cohort newsletter will focus on gender in media
What is the purpose of a 'women’s' community in 2021? → Read More
My Korean Mother and I Speak to the Dead
Ghost stories are a way for Alex Laughlin and her mother to acknowledge the trauma and grief of the Korean diaspora. → Read More
How much are audio producers making? – Alex Laughlin –
Examining (and fighting) the gender and race wage gap has been a pet project of mine for a couple of years now, and as a journalist I’ve generally had a good idea of what salaries are standard for… → Read More
Other: Mixed Race in America
Stories from the middle ground of race and identity in America. → Read More
Why it’s so powerful to see yourself represented in pop culture
When you’re estranged from your ancestors, sometimes you have to create a new identity for yourself. → Read More
How Ruth Ozeki renamed herself
A Q&A with the author of “A Tale for the Time Being.” → Read More
The debate over who counts as ‘American’ is nothing new
The special plight of mixed-race children caught up in World War II politics. → Read More