Alternative media platforms played a role in increasing creativity in journalism and have created a wider space for critical thinking in the face of persistent restrictions on media and press freedoms. The alternative media seek new methods and spaces in which the rigor of journalistic work intersects with utilizing digital tools and creative writing methods. This session highlights notable experiences of Palestinian and Arab media institutions that follow alternative media productions. We will also have a discussion about the challenges and opportunities created by the use of digital spaces to serve journalism.