Black Journalism Is the Key to a More Truthful Media Future February 2, 2023 Who better to challenge America’s failures as a democracy than the journalists most impacted by disenfranchisement and systemic oppression? Mention Media Accountability, Media Reparations
The Future of Local News Is 'Civic Information' — Not 'Declining Legacy Systems,' New Report Says February 2, 2023 In this vision, the community librarian facilitating conversations around trusted digital news is as important as the reporter pursuing a scoop. Mention Future of Journalism
Revitalizing Local News with New Capital, Creativity and Collective Action February 2, 2023 Journalism funders and practitioners seek to reinvent local news as civic information in service of communities. Mention Future of Journalism
A View from the Field: Free Press on the Move from Philly to Phoenix February 2, 2023 In December and January, Free Press staff confronted disinformation, toured an award-winning documentary and worked to transform journalism. Story Platform Accountability, Future of Journalism, Local Journalism, Media Reparations
Berkeley Journalism Fellowship to Launch in March January 31, 2023 The initiative is the largest state allocation ever made in the United States to support local journalism. Mention Future of Journalism
Roadmap for Local News Signals Shift to Focus on Communities, Invest in New Models for Civic Media February 2, 2023 This report sets forth a visionary and actionable plan to ensure that every U.S. community has access to necessary civic news and information. Press Release Future of Journalism
Meta Will Allow Donald Trump Back on Facebook, Sparking Wave of Criticism January 26, 2023 Critics warn that Trump will continue to spread lies and incite violence. Mention Platform Accountability
Tech Groups, Politicians and Reddit Evangelize Section 230 to Supreme Court January 23, 2023 The court will review a case that could completely change how the internet operates. Mention Free & Open Internet
Gigi Sohn Headed for Third Senate Hearing January 30, 2023 Sohn will be the first person who has had to endure three hearings for the position of FCC commissioner. Mention Free & Open Internet, Net Neutrality, Internet Access
Meta's Big Mistake on Trump January 28, 2023 No Meta user — no matter how powerful — should be allowed to use the company’s services to engage in or facilitate hateful activities. Mention Platform Accountability