The year we improve representation in international coverage“When we hire reporters who speak local languages and deeply understand the nuanced perspectives of the communities they cover, sources recognize themselves in stories.” By Laxmi Parthasarathy. |
Leave fact-checking to the fact-checkers“People use fact-checks to dunk on the other side, to cherry-pick information, and to counter-fact-check other fact-checks.” By Jonas Kaiser. |
Philanthropy- and community-funded startups tackle news deserts“Although these incredible entrepreneurs have done vital work for their communities, these organizations by and large remain small and fragile: Only 20% say they are financially sustainable.” By Gonzalo del Peon. |
Government subsidies to save local news“If the reality today is that local news is in danger of failing in the marketplace, should the government step in and help?” By Joshua P. Darr. |
Statistical sleuthing brings trust back to journalism“Newsrooms will begin to build innovative digital research labs equipped to use automation, computation, quantitative analyses, and forensic techniques.” By Julia Angwin. |
The future of journalism is still remote“We’ve gotten into a groove — and really, who wants to put dress shoes on again, anyway?” By Mandy Jenkins. |