As the Northwestern journalism student, professor and graduate follow the path of Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) east to New York, south to New Orleans and west to San Francisco they will be posting their observations and interviews daily. Read more >>
Follow the Trip
Posts from the Road
Buffalo News newsroom aims for diversity
“Intern to editor.” It has a nice ring to it. And in 19 years at the Buffalo News, Margaret Sullivan did just that. She’s been the top editor at the News for 12 years, and one … Read more
Niagara’s golden hour
A fabulous way to end a long day of interviews. We were blessed with inordinately good weather during our stay in Buffalo, New York. Here’s proof, along with some snapshots of Niagara Falls, just as the … Read more
Apple picking in New York
Dan and I will do anything to escape a) the van and b) prepackaged food. So today the two of us detoured to StoneyRidge Orchard in Erin, Ny., to pick apples and fix both of those … Read more
Road food. Favorite food. Did I mention food?
Yes, today’s interviews at agencies serving the poor and homeless of Cleveland are enlightening. But I really appreciate the break from the tragedy and trauma for lunch at Presti’s Bakery, 12101 Mayfield Road, a fixture on … Read more
Cleveland woman Priscilla Cooper talks poverty and stigma in her city
Priscilla Cooper, a former welfare recipient, started the Family Connection Center to empower the impoverished living in Cleveland, Ohio. The lakefront city competes with Detroit for the title of “Poorest Large City in America.” In the … Read more
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