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As outlets face a financial crisis, foundations, journalists, news organizations and community media have stepped up to address the situation together.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Nydia Velasquez joined the 12 groups to make the case for new funding.

Twelve groups are calling on Congress to include funds in the next COVID-19 aid bill to ensure that people have phone and internet service during the pandemic.

Mike Rispoli of Free Press discusses deficiencies in local journalism, and the unique vulnerabilities that journalists face as essential workers during the pandemic.

A free and trustworthy press is essential to combating the growing COVID-19 infodemic.

During an emergency, trustworthy information is paramount, and inequitable access is deadly.

The Communications Workers of America and several advocacy groups argue that Congress should not give T-Mobile money to cover its merger-buildout conditions.

The need and demand for local news and information has never been greater. If now isn’t the time to show up for our communities, then when?

The event will center on Newark residents' information needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Free Press Policy Manager Dana Floberg discusses the digital divide — and the inequities inherent in the new realities of virtual life.