Ombudsmen columns

Below are links to some of the past week's columns by ombudsmen, readers' representatives and editors around the nation. More columns and information about ombudsmen in the U.S. and around the world can be found at the Organization of News Ombudsmen website (which has a permanent link on the right side of this page).

Chicago Tribune, "Racism needs to stay in light"

Hartford Courant, "Why do we call Obama black?"

The Washington Post, "An op-ed need for diverse voices"

The Plain Dealer (Cleveland), "It's usually on the record when you talk to a reporter"

The Sacramento Bee - editor, "Race for mayor puts public's role in focus"; public editor, "Lack of opera review in print is low note for readers"

PBS, "Nobody asked me, but..."

News & Observer (Raleigh), "A shift from Eastern North Carolina"

The Salt Lake Tribune, "Fresh faces adding newsroom energy"