Local Journalist Heroes: Jessica Seaman
“We are telling the stories of those who have died and the grief of their loved ones daily. We carry the weight of other people’s trauma, and what we… More
Local Journalist Heroes: Gustavo Castro H.
"Beyond feeling like a means of communication, our approach is to make [our readers] feel that we are a responsible ally.” More
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As We Confront a Pandemic, U.S. State and Federal Government Must Support Local News
This piece was originally published by Slate. The passage of $2 trillion in economic stimulus to jumpstart the U.S. economy is a significant benchmark in the coronavirus outbreak. But there’s… More
Bill Would Allow Local News Providers to Negotiate With Tech Giants
"It is heartening to see bipartisan support for legislation responding to this crisis, and the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act offers an important opportunity for news outlets to negotiate… More
Local News on the Brink
[caption id="attachment_179710" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Photo by David Zalubowski/AP[/caption] Losing the News Executive Summary Recommendations Read the Full Report Read the Case Studies: Colorado, Michigan, and North Carolina The story is familiar: A local rural business collapses… More