Who's behind the news?
Who's behind the news?
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Newsjunkie.net is a resource guide for journalists. We show who's behind the news, and provide tools to help navigate the modern business of information.
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News Is Out. Journalism strongholds announce LGBTQ mapping project
The LGBTQ+ Media Mapping Project delivers the first comprehensive national survey of queer-oriented local news outlets in the U.S., identifying their growing audience reach and the financial, political, and resource pressures threatening their survival. The report, developed in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, Local Media Foundation, News Is Out, and CUNY’s journalism school, calls for increased investments to sustain these vital community voices.
Editor and Publisher. LA Times journalists start open ended strike
Journalists at the Los Angeles Times have overwhelmingly voted (85%) to authorize an open-ended strike, giving their union the option to call a work stoppage amid stalled contract negotiations. The negotiations have dragged on for more than three years, during which the newsroom has seen rounds of layoffs and no cost-of-living increases for staff.
EU External Action. EU launches three new media-support initiatives totalling €6.6 million
The new plan aims to support Ukraine's independent press, providing funding to assist frontline media, safeguard journalists, and fortify regional media resilience.
The Root. Ashley Allison buys "The Root" restoring the publication back to Black ownership
Political strategist and owner of Watering Hole Media, Ashley Allison, made the purchase, citing it as an investment in independent journalism and Black history. -acs
The Commonwealth. Commonwealth Youth Awards introduces the Patsy Robertson Award
The award recognizes exceptional commitment, creativity, and courage from young journalists, broadcasters, and writers promoting media freedom, inclusive societies, and democracy. It's open to editors, reporters, photojournalists, webcasters, social media activists, commentators, broadcasters, bloggers, podcasters, and streamers. -acs
Nieman Lab. Dwelling on "Democracy" and marketing the local news
In a Pew Research study commissioned by NL, the publication sought to identify words that best fostered support for local news, as well as those that undermined trust. The study revealed a paradox: while 93% of people believe reliable local news is essential for democracy, many react negatively to explicit "democracy" messaging. -acs
The Guardian. Microsoft to end surveillance partnership with the Israeli military
Microsoft’s Azure Cloud monitored and collected millions of Palestinian civilian phone calls daily in Gaza and the West Bank. The partnership began in 2021 following a meeting between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Unit 8200's then-commander, Yossi Sariel. -acs
Inside Radio. New York Public Radio to launch free program for at risk radio stations
“Local news is essential to protecting our democracy, and in this moment, we want to do our part to help ensure that all Americans continue to have access to this critical public resource.” The New York company is supporting stations serving their local communities after CPB was defunded, leaving more than 1,500 stations across the country at risk of closure. -acs
Bellingcat. How to get to the center of truth in a sea of misinformation
Bellingcat published a guide on how to track conflicts in environments plagued by internet blackouts, restricted access, and misinformation, offering open-source techniques to cut through competing claims. The guide demonstrates how researchers can authenticate weapon imagery, trace looted arms, and verify reports of drone use by combining social media evidence, reverse image searches, and munitions databases. -acs
CJR. How to cover Sudan: Let them tell their own story
Lydia Namubiru, editor-in-chief of The Continent, organized a special issue titled “The War About Everything in Sudan,” featuring first-hand perspectives from Sudanese writers, to restore narrative agency and highlight dimensions often absent in Western media coverage. -acs
Semafor. Equator magazine to launch, with goal of shifting the narrative away from the West
Launching this Autumn, Equator Magazine is a journalism project that seeks to disrupt the typical news cycle. Directing itself away from the Western lens, it hopes to chart a new journalistic reality for voices across the globe. -acs
St. Louis University. Understanding and mastering the new media landscape
The US embassy in the Philippines, in partnership with Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) and Saint Louis University (SLU), hosted a lecture on the public good of journalism in the modern era. Keynote speaker Professor Gary Kebbel emphasized the importance of strong digital media paired with fact-driven journalism, as traditional paper journalism has largely lost "its ability to connect, communicate, and unite communities geographically.” -acs
Editor & Publisher. Report for America is prepping the next generation of reporters
Report for America is prepared for the next era of journalism, churning out journalists who are trained and prepared to contribute from their first day in the newsroom. Each journalist has a different focus, with an arsenal of strategies to choose from. Read more to witness a day in the life of 4 RFA members across the US.-acs
Response Source. News creators and the media industry
The news industry has been in flux for the past decade, with its influence shifting from print to digital. The rise of social media influencers has permeated the news sphere, gaining significant traction and attracting vast audiences, some with millions of followers. Is this the future of journalism, and if so, is it sustainable? -acs
Ash Center. Stephen Richer’s “Ten ways to take down the political temperature”
Political scholar and Senior Practice Fellow in American Democracy, Stephen Richer, outlines a ten-step structure of existence for approaching politics in a time of increased political violence. -acs
CJR. Re-examining ethics in journalism, do they really change?
From newspapers to digital publications, digital natives to late-in-life learners, ethics will always be at the heart of journalism. But when mediums change, should methodology follow suit? Journalists are on a quest to find the answer. -acs
Editor & Publisher. A look into the five US journalism organizations coming together to protect the community
Five U.S. journalism organizations are uniting to protect journalists' rights. The coalition, called the Journalist Assistance Network, includes The Committee to Protect Journalists, Freedom of the Press Foundation, International Women's Media Foundation, PEN America, and The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. As journalistic freedoms face challenges at home and throughout the world, the journalism community must collaborate to support one another, offering resources such as legal guidance or safety training. -acs
Semafor. Former NYT reporter launches Bungalow, a digital long-form reporting publication
Ravi Somaiya, a former NYT writer, is launching a new publication that focuses on in-depth reporting of overlooked stories. Readers can expect Somaiya and his team to feature frequently disregarded narratives in Bungalow. Notably, the publication's stories will primarily stem from long-term reporting projects, ensuring thorough coverage and attention. -acs
The Wire. Fired federal climate workers bring back shuttered climate.gov on their own terms
A growing group of former federal employees is working to restore critical climate resources removed during the Trump administration. With Climate.gov offline, a new site, Climate.us, aims to fill the gap. The effort is led by Rebecca Lindsay, the former managing editor of Climate.gov, who was fired from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in February, alongside hundreds of other ex-employees.
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. CUNY Newmark school launches free journalism initiative for high school students
The Craig Newmark school announced its Journalism for All program which offers a free, year long program to the city’s high school students. This all comes in an effort to fight distrust of the media and the spread of disinformation. The program will serve “more than 2,250 students across 30 New York City public high schools in the program’s first three years, with opportunities to publish their work, join paid summer internships at local news outlets, and develop essential skills in critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and storytelling.” -acs
Fallows. Standing up for democracy isn't always easy, but it's our duty
Journalist James Fallows takes the time to list the good and the bad currently facing our country. From armed troops patrolling American cities and the increasing potential for catastrophic environmental disasters, to government-appointed officials fighting back, the country is a battlefield of consequence, hope, and resistance. But we should not give up, if anything, even minor resistance is evidence that we should keep fighting. -acs
The Tennessean. Tennessee wants to see the First Amendment in action
According to a survey by The Tennessean, "more than 96% of Americans have heard of the First Amendment, but only 6% can name the five freedoms it protects." In a time when these freedoms may be at risk, especially in places like Tennessee where they are often brought into question, critics believe the best way to solidify them is to see them in action. That's why The Tennessean, along with other publications, has launched the First Amendment Reporters initiative to report on the usage of the First Amendment across the country. -acs
Editor & Publisher. Media foundations pledge $37 million towards local journalism
About “115 stations—serving 43 million people—are losing more than 30 percent of their budgets, according to the most recent data available.” However, dedicated corporations are stepping up to help fill the gaps. Several organizations, including The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Pivotal, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, the Schmidt Family Foundation, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have announced a combined dedication of $37 million to uphold local journalism. While it won't fill the $1.1 billion in cuts, it's a bright light during a difficult time for journalism. -acs
AP. Are community buyouts the future of local newspapers?
"News deserts" seemed to be a foregone conclusion for the future of journalism in the U.S. According to the Medill School of Journalism, two and a half newspapers close each week, leaving communities in the dark. Besides regional news, many papers serve as their towns' official outlet for legal notices. Now, executives from inside and outside these small communities are fighting back by buying up shuttered newspapers. -acs
Editor & Publisher. The Knight Center for the Future of News: ASU's journey towards innovation
ASU’s Cronkite school will be welcoming a new class of 300 journalism hopefuls this fall along with a new center for innovation in journalism. The Knight Center for the Future of News has been fully operational since July 1st, touting its central mission “to transform and strengthen the American news ecosystem.” Its programs will focus on sustainability, innovation, community, and AI. -acs
Columbia Journalism Review. In an era of modern journalism, should journalists adjust their core tenets?
Diluting credibility versus fighting to get to the bottom of truth. AI versus traditional methods of brainpower. These are just are just the tip of the iceberg when in comes to arguments in modern journalism. But what should be the main goal? Professionals in the field say: truth and unity. -acs
University of King’s College. University of King's College launches funding initiative for African students studying journalism
According to the university, starting in 2026 “King’s will fully cover the cost of tuition for up to three African Nova Scotian students each academic year who are studying in the university’s undergraduate or postgraduate programs in journalism.” This part of an effort to promote more inclusion at the university, through education and beyond, ensuring that African Nova Scotian voices are heard in journalism and media. -acs
Reynolds Journalism Institute. RJI is on a mission to reframe reports on drugs
Susan Stellin has been hard at work creating a guide for journalists who want to report on drugs in a “non-traditional” way. What is non-traditional? In this case, it means moving away from approaches based on the war on drugs, race, ethnicity, and drug stereotypes, and moving towards a health-based methodology. She hopes that those interested in similar progress in reporting will take a page out of her resource book. -acs
Nieman Lab. Navigating the future of Alaska’s public broadcasting: upholding the tribal cultural landscape
The CPB's impending closure brings a long list of potential casualties, including tribal broadcasts. In Alaska, for example, the Mukluk Telegraph, along with 14 others, functions as an "amplified shout" for local news, gossip, and weather updates. With CPB's disappearance, these small stations will lose millions, which locals view as more than just media outlets; they are "cultural infrastructure.” -acs
Editor & Publisher. Report for America leads by example with its 100,000th story
Report for America announced on August 5, 2025, that its corps members have published over 100,000 stories nationwide since the program's launch in 2018. The milestone is featured in its 2025 Impact Report, which highlights that: 181 reporters placed in 152 newsrooms, raising $12 million, and 55% of graduates staying on permanently. The organization continues to serve as a adaptable, community-focused model for sustaining local journalism. -acs
Columbia Journalism Review. Documenting through times of war: Obrii Izyumshchyny (Izium Horizons)
Local Ukrainian paper, Obrii Izyumshchyny (Izium Horizons), has covered the small Ukrainian railway city of Izium, roughly sixty miles from the border with Russia, since 1919 up until the Russian invasion of the city in 2022. Living through multitudes of political turbulence, the publication has seen its fair share of ups and downs, but has always proved resilient. This time is no exception, Obrii has come back with three staffers in a semi-destroyed building with the grand dream of a “hope for the return of normal life.” -acs
Editor & Publisher. The Center for Integrity in News Reporting proposes a transparent display of values for news organizations
We are living through an era of distrust in the news world. News is everywhere, but good news is hard to find. CFINR has a plan: get every news organization and journalism school in America to write, adopt and prominently display a clear set of core values. -acs
Reynolds Journalism Institute. Walking tours could help bolster local journalism
Local journalists are experts in their communities, documenting stories of history, valor, and loss while connecting with neighbors. According to RJI, they are already guides, so why not put them on the ground? Walking tours could be a gateway to funding local journalism and keeping the spirit of community alive. -acs
Institute for Nonprofit News. INN is investing in local newsrooms that cover natural disasters
In the first half of 2025, INN invested nearly half a million dollars in local newsrooms, enabling them to cover natural disasters. The U.S. experiences numerous wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and blizzards, and local stations often provide communities with vital information, such as evacuation routes. Unfortunately, these stations are dwindling as their funding is being cut by the federal government. INN is giving them a second chance. -acs
Editor and Publisher. The future of journalism is still bright
Monmouth University journalism professor, John Morano, says his students are much more dedicated to their work than the public would like to give them credit for. According to Morano, "today, [students have] a deeper concern with truth, what it is and how to share it," an issue that significantly impacts the flow of information at large. -acs
Editor & Publisher. Capital B is the voice of Black communities
Capital B has expanded with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Gary, Indiana. Though new to the scene, the publication is committed to serving the Black community by reporting on civil rights, justice reform, economic equality, and inclusivity in journalism. The two new, localized newsrooms focus on reporting their respective communities to fill gaps other publishers aren't covering. Capital B’s founder, Lauren Williams, wanted to focus on writing stories by the community, for the community; they are absolutely succeeding. -acs
American Journalism Project. AJP invests in local news across Pennsylvania
The American Journalism Project invested $1.8 million in Spotlight PA, a non-profit, nonpartisan newsroom in Pennsylvania. Spotlight PA has a history of success, boosting revenue and expanding community-based newsrooms across the state, and can now continue to do so thanks to funding from organizations like AJP. In the past 5 years alone, SPA’s efforts have “helped recover more than $20 million in public funds, prompted 35 policy changes, and led to 14 new pieces of legislation.” -acs
Editor & Publisher. The Center for News Technology and Innovation is more than a think tank, its a “do tank”
The CNTI conducts research on challenges in the journalism business, bringing together some of the strongest minds in the discipline to attempt a solution for the struggling industry. The center of CNTI’s mission is maintaining sustainability for independent newspapers and ensuring an open internet. -acs
CJR. Steven Levy, AI, tech, and the press
Major tech leaders are practically against traditional journalism, but AI companies aren’t quite there yet. According to Steven Levy, “They want their stories told. They’re involved in something pretty scary, and it’s in their interest to let a journalist in.” While getting companies and leaders to talk to journalists is becoming much harder, the content is more desirable. People are willing to pay for “real” information. -acs
Free Speech Center. Meg Mott teaches middle schoolers the importance of free speech
Meg Mott created a free speech curriculum for middle school students, using landmark Supreme Court cases Mahanoy v. B.L., Barnette, Tinker, and Morse to help young learners explore the First Amendment at summer camp. The program invited students to debate the limits of “harmful speech,” ending with a public event where participants presented both sides of the issue and made a zine featuring excerpts and dissents from the cases with hopes to teach kids the importance of democratic discourse. -acs
Editor and Publisher. “Media that Matters,” introducing 2025’s news tastemakers
Each year, E&P honors a selection of media publications that are going above and beyond in their journalistic endeavors. From large to small, and legacy to independent, these 15 companies are serving their communities with true journalism. -acs
BBC. Peter Taylor, reporter known for covering The Troubles, appointed as Commander of the British Empire
Following his initial assignment as a reporter covering "Bloody Sunday," he centered his work on understanding the highly contested conflict. During this time, he formed relationships with IRA commanders and Northern Ireland's deputy first minister, Martin McGuinness. -acs
RSF. Defining a path to protect public media in Europe
Much like the rest of the world, Europe’s public media is in limbo. Whether its tracking down funding sources or dodging harsh leaders, the EU has a fight ahead. -acs
Freedom of the Press Foundation. Neha Madhira battles global press censorship
Neha Madhira's understanding of news is shaped by its censorship. As an Indian-American, she has firsthand experience of the reporting gaps faced by her community, both in the US and internationally. How will these gaps be filled? She says by freelancing. -acs
CJR. How can journalists boost trust with their readership?
Journalists must balance protecting sources' safety and anonymity, especially in high-stakes cases, with transparency to maintain public trust. Some argue that in today's era of misinformation and AI-generated content, reporters should "pull back the curtain" on their sourcing and editorial processes to demonstrate integrity and bolster credibility. -acsThe Week of July 21, 2025
CUNY. McGraw Center’s business journalism fellows uphold reporting standards
From the FDA to Apple, the McGraw fellows are cracking down on big business. Their stories are popping up in publications across the US from university presses to local papers. -acs
University of North Carolina. Former CNN reporter heads to Chapel Hill to teach new generation
Forming each lesson plan with care and attention, Leyla Santiago lets her students tell her their dreams in the industry. -acs
Columbia Journalism Review. Objectivity and tradition for the modern journalist
Objectivity has been in and out of journalism since its inception. The ebb and flow of this style ultimately depends on the consumer’s trust in the media and who’s in charge. But if trust falters, what happens to objectivity? -acs
Columbia Journalism Review. Narrative podcasts help define a new generation of Africa's youth
Podcasts are a quintessential cultural force in Africa, playing a part in daily life for between 50 and 60 percent of people in countries like South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. Studios like "Radio Workshop [are] part of a growing network of African podcasting initiatives focused on in-depth, narrative-driven storytelling—often producing stories that are underreported or excluded by traditional media." With the help of other stations like SemaBox and Develop Audio, this movement is ushering in a new era of expression for the continent's youth. -acs
Canadian Broadcasting Channel. Ontario universities team up to bring a new journalism program to Indigenous communities.
According to CBC "three educational institutions in Ontario have teamed up to offer journalism training to Indigenous learners in remote communities who may have faced roadblocks to education in the past." This course will be taught by Indigenous faculty and will offer in-person as well as online classes to boost accessibility. -acs
Cherokee Phoenix. Cherokee Nation’s landmark free press law celebrates 25 years of being a model for journalism
It has been 25 years since the Free and Independent Press Act passed, allowing tribal publications to operate without political influence. Following this landmark decision, "the newspaper transitioned to include more independent and investigative journalism, allowing for more impactful stories," enriching the sociopolitical news landscape in the area. -acs
PressGazette. Judd Legum discusses doing journalism on Substack
523,000 users subscribe to Legum’s mailing list, receiving four newsletters a week which may contain something along the lines of “right-wing influence in US schools, campaign finance, corporate hypocrisy, and media misinformation.” The 4-person team brings in about £740,000 ($940,000) a year from newsletters alone. -acs
From threats to independent journalism to censorship of free speech, this year’s Global Media Forum covered extensive ground. Panels were set up to discuss the fight against “disinformation and pushing back against digital censorship to boosting media literacy in the age of AI.” -acs
RSF. Documentary on resilience of Myanmar journalists four years after military coup
In “Myanmar: the merciless crackdown”, by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). three Myanmar journalists share their harrowing experiences and the fight to keep the public informed. -gjw
Turkish Minute. Press groups urge Turkey to halt suppression of journalists in 2025
A coalition of press freedom groups, led by International Press Institute (IPI), is calling on Turkish authorities to halt an escalating crackdown on independent journalism. -gjw
Radio Free Europe. Ukrainian journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko released from Crimean prison after more than 4 years
After being imprisoned for nearly half a decade on fabricated charges of espionage and possessing explosives, Vladyslav Yesypenko has been reunited with his family. The journalist spent years fighting from the inside, mentioning there are many other Ukrainian journalists in Russian prisons who must still be released. -acs
PEN International. PEN International establishes Young Writers Committee to amplify the voice of writers under 35 years old.
Poised for a global audience the Young Writers Committee (YWC) "aims to connect and support authors under 35 through mentorship, advocacy, collaborative projects, and storytelling spaces." YWC hopes to amplify voices by publishing the work of those without access to adequate resources. -acs
Dedicated staff and alumnus Plantz and DuBose are focused on "building a diverse and skilled pipeline of media leaders who can drive innovation, transformation, and sustainability in journalism.” Expertly guiding the curriculum and its cohort towards a lasting impact in the sustainable news landscape, with many graduates going on to hold executive roles worldwide. -acs
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. MIT HBCU Science Journalism Fellowship selects two N.C. A&T journalism students.
NC A&T Scholars spearhead community driven projects in their respective areas of scientific journalism. Kani’ya Davis focuses her reporting on the health and livelihood impacts of climate change on low-income communities of color, while Dasia Garner is studying how food can be used as medicine and the way integrative medicine contributes to a healthier lifestyle. -acs
After the Baltimore Banner's Pulitzer win, it is clear that the "future of local news is collaboration.” The NYT finds that partnering with local publications is the key to hard-hitting community journalism proven by the resounding success of the Baltimore Banner's two-year investigation into the city's opioid crisis. -acs
CJR. The Columbia Journalism Review launches program to help detect AI
Longstanding advocate "for best practices in the journalism community" CSJ announces the launch of PSAi. The platform will use use AI as a tool to spot AI visuals as fakes, emphasizing emphasizing the publication's "strong standards for verification, transparency, and media literacy." -acs
NYT. Farmers sue and regain access to climate data deleted by government agencies
“We’re glad that U.S.D.A. recognized that its blatantly unlawful purge of climate-change-related information is harming farmers and communities across the country.” When crucial data about climate change disappeared after DJT took office, farmers sued. Now they have won the case, and the data is back online. -acs
Highlighting some of the most persistent threats to journalism: the ongoing rise of spyware, persistent attacks on encryption, increased disinformation, and a spate of new laws to enacting to silencing of journalists. - acb
AP. Nicaragua is quitting the UNESCO agency over a press freedom award to La Prensa.
A jury of media professionals recommended Nicaragua’s La Prensa for the 2025 award. The newspaper, founded in 1926, “has made courageous efforts to report the truth to the people of Nicaragua.” - acb
Nieman Lab. “Local” newsroom partnerships allow better resource planning
“The model could allow local reporters to be part of bigger, better-resourced teams, while maintaining a level of community trust that’s out of reach for most national counterparts.” Sophie Culpepper (NiemanLab)
The Walrus. Journalism’s Reinvention Is Happening
Its local. But as we know, local, done correctly, is expensive. Canadian writer Tom Jokinen (Globe and Mail, Literary Review of Canada, and The Walrus) encapsulates this new territory.
E&P. Journalism funding surge: Philanthropic spigots open to fix news biz
Funding pools in the hundreds of millions of dollars are supporting both for-profit and nonprofit journalism in America. - gjw
Reddit. Zoltan Cserei launches pay-per-story news distributor Vernus
Aims to bring simple business model to journalism: journalist publishes content, Vernus sells it by the piece, writer gets 90%, Vernus takes 10%. - gjw
AJP. Media leaders + philanthropists join forces to revitalize local news in LA
In the wake of drastic losses in local journalism resources, local press and funding orgs have raised $15 million to rebuild independent local press. The L.A. Local News Initiative will be a nonprofit supporting local newsrooms covering neighborhood, regional, and state levels. -gjw
The Dig. Howard University Journalism to Focus on Confronting Oligarchies
2025 Democracy Summit will deeply examine the mechanisms of oligarchy and explore the multifaceted ways oligarchic forces shape policy and public perception. -gjw
JURIST. Article honoring JURISTnews founder Bernard Hibbitts
Hibbitts built a groundbreaking service that revolutionized how legal news reaches the public. Through his innovative approach empowered law students as reporters and editors. -gjw
Forbes. USAID website is offline
Newsjunkie. Andrew Checchia interviews technologist and social critic Andrew J. Keen on the Press and American Democracy.
(Research for forthcoming series on the role of the press in the checks and balances of American government.) -gjw
Radio Free Europe. RFE/RL journalist Kuznechyk released after more than three years in Belarus prison
Andrey Kuznechyk, a journalist with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Belarus Service, was released from a Belarusian prison after being held for more than three years. He had been charged with hooliganism and creating an extremist organization. - gjw
AP. Italian journalist Sala freed from Iran prison, returns home(from Jan 2025) Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been released by Iran after three weeks in jail and returned home. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani greeted the 29-year-old as she flew to Rome on Wednesday (Jan 8) highlighting the political importance attached to her case. She had been charged with “violating the laws of the Islamic Republic.”- gjw
NiemanLab. New subscription service benefits journalists
A subscription platform for journalists to share their own original reporting with a paying audience in a scrolling, social-media-like format. Noosphere launched last week in the United States with 15 independent journalists on the platform, including Ferguson and her co-founder Sebastian Walker. - ab
Axios. Beehiiv launches multi-million dollar journalism fund
Journalists get a health stipend and access to insurance partners, pre-publication legal and professional liability insurance. - gjw
NiemanLab. Inside a network of AI-generated newsletters targeting “small town America”
Good Day Fort Collins is just one in a network of AI-generated newsletters operating in 355 cities and towns across the U.S. Not only do these hundreds of newsletters share the same exact seven testimonials, they also share the same branding, the same copy on their about pages, and the same stated mission: “to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people in our community.” - ab
WNET. Public Television calls press integrity an essential ingredient of good citizenry
The PBS website describes ways in which a trustworthy press can help citizens distinguish between reliable reporting and disinformation campaigns. News organizations, as public opinion influencers, have especially compelling obligations to guide readers and viewers to the truth when so much information is now available to them. - dg
Free Press. Action Launches 'Local News for the People,' a Collaborative Blueprint for Community-Centered Media
Free Press Action released Local News for the People: A Policy Agenda for Meeting Civic-Information Needs, a roadmap created by leaders in the journalism and pro-democracy fields that urges lawmakers to treat local news like the public good it is. -acb
LIFEHACKER. Here's How Four Major Newsrooms Are Using AI
Here are just a few news outlets that have started openly using AI in their processes, so you can stay informed about where exactly the information you’re reading is coming from. -acb
Insider. Journalist used her newsletter and BlueSky to break story about freezing federal grants; she's building it into a business
Brooklyn-based indie Marisa Kabas broke a major White House story through her newsletter The Handbasket, shared it on Bluesky. Larger outlets picked it up, boosting her visibility. -gjw
EU NEIGHBOURS EAST. TikTok use growing for journalists along with other social media platforms
Journalists who don’t become familiar with TikTok risk becoming “irrelevant,” according to Erick Marzano, who writes about news journalism technologies for European publications. There is still a “traditional TV mindset” among some reporters who have been quite slow in taking up newer communication tools. But in what can be called “the social media era,” integrating new tools with traditions ones is an imperative. -dg
Freedom Forum. Where America Stands: report on First Amendment
Most Americans are concerned about the First Amendment in the 2024 election, with divided views on free speech, religion, misinformation, and campus protests. - jy
Freedom Forum. A celebration of student journalism
Programs like Scholastic Journalism Week and the Free Spirit Conference inspire and train future journalists. - jy
ABC News. Journalist, American among 3 prisoners freed from Belarus
Belarus released journalist Andrei Kuznechyk, an unnamed American citizen, and others in a prisoner release, with U.S. and Lithuanian support playing a role in the negotiations. - jy
GIJN. Why Any Reporter Can Now Source Free, Quality Satellite Images of Almost Anywhere on Earth
Reporters can now access free high-resolution satellite images for investigations. -jy
PressGazette.co.UK. The publishers leading a renaissance for London newspapers
London news start-ups, like London Centric, The Londoner, and London Daily Digital, are finding success with paid, niche journalism as traditional outlets decline. -jy
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. News for young people by young people: How this new Spanish outlet aims to reach an elusive audience
Watif, a Spanish platform, captures young audiences with its newsletters, video podcasts, and a subscription model centered on future trends and cultural content. -jy
Editor & Publisher. Building momentum into 2025: How the Baltimore Banner is shaping the future of local journalism
The Baltimore Banner closed 2024 with 55,000 subscribers, expanded its newsroom, and diversified revenue, setting a model for local journalism. -jy
Editor & Publisher. Bridging the gap: How Gannett’s ‘Meet our Team’ is rebuilding trust in local news
Gannett's "Meet Our Team" program builds trust by introducing journalists through profiles, behind-the-scenes stories, and events with communities. -jy
CJR. In a Volatile Mix of AI and Labor Rights, Journalists at ABC Secure a Win
ABC News journalists approve a contract with protections against AI-related job losses and management transparency requirements. - jy
Idaho Capital Sun. Idaho Legislature introduces bill to protect confidential sources for journalists
A new bill introduced in the Idaho Legislature aims to establish a media shield law to protect journalists and their confidential sources from being compelled to disclose information in legal proceedings. - jy
JOE. A brilliant new journalism thriller movie is available to watch now
September 5 is a thriller about the ABC Sports crew covering the 1972 Munich hostage crisis, showcasing the rise of 24-hour news. - jy
From the Innovations in Journalism project, 300 page book looks at practices in Europe from 2010. Available as free download. -gjw
Nieman Lab. Skills developed while facing down the fossil fuel industry
The Art of Persistence: National Observer’s Linda Solomon Wood on defeating troll campaigns, converting readers one by one, turning an upstart publication into essential reading. -gjw
Nieman Lab. Latin American journalists are using collaborations to get around censorship and suppression
Joining forces to hold governments accountable. -gjw
International Women’s Media Foundation. Home page and resources
There are a variety of opportunities, fellowships, internships, employment programs, and the like on this site. - dg
A worldwide center that promotes research on press pluralism and evaluates rules and standards and provides knowledge resources for journalists. The center is funded by the European Union. - dg
ASJA. Member success stories
Author Susan Shapiro writes: “I revised my book to make it revolve more about the piece that Salon took, changed the subtitle, hired a ghost editor to help me vamp up the proposal, pitched editors myself. Though an editor at Skyhorse Publishing rejected the book, I saw that editor left. Since I’d worked with them before I emailed the ASJA wining piece and a few other excerpts to the editor-in-chief who I knew from last time, along with some great advance blurbs. He said yes — in a two-book deal.” - dg
iPolitics. One quarter of Canadian online traffic vulnerable to NSA sweeps
Canadians, beware! A great deal of internet traffic originating in Canada passes through the nosey technology and spies of the U.S. National Security Agency. Don’t say you weren’t warned - dg
FIRE. Home page and resources
Established in 1999 as the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), the organization is a watchdog for suppression of news. FIRE has become the nation’s leading defender of fundamental rights on college campuses through a mix of programming, including student and faculty outreach, public education campaigns, individual case advocacy, and policy reform efforts. After successfully giving it the ol’ college try, in 2022 FIRE announced an expansion initiative into off-campus free speech advocacy and legal defense. America’s leading defender of free speech, due process, and academic freedom in higher education is expanding its free speech mission beyond campus. The $75 million expansion initiative will focus on three main areas of programming: litigation, public education, and research. - dg
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The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced January 28 it will award grants totaling $6 million to 15 journalism organizations to support initiatives in the field of climate journalism. The MacArthur Foundation has provided grants for the past decade to support local environmental journalism and newsroom collaborations, and the new grants to 15 journalism institutions will include reporting on clean-energy initiatives and growing economic opportunities in the field. - dg
19th. The 19th turns five: Half a decade of critical journalism and a bold vision for the future
The 19th celebrates its fifth anniversary with significant growth, including a national impact in journalism and $70 million raised to support its mission of empowering women and LGBTQ+ communities. To ensure long-term sustainability, the organization has launched a $20 million funding campaign, starting with a $2 million leadership gift establishing the Ronya Kozmetsky Legacy Fund for Representative Journalism. - jy
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Edited by Alex Smythe, Jenny Young, Damon Gitelman, AC Blaisdell, and Gordon Whiting