This week, demonstrations broke out in dozens of cities across America in response to a painful legacy of...
Jun 02, 2020
In the shadow of COVID-19, an unprecedented attack on press freedom
Updated on May 3 Trusted journalism has never been more vital, and never more at risk. On this...
May 01, 2020
As ‘The Vindicator’ goes silent, can Youngstown fill its news void?
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – It was the final press run at The Vindicator, the family-owned newspaper that served this...
Sep 06, 2019
So you want to be a science reporter: Five tips from NASA reporter Alex Stuckey
This column originally appeared in Navigator, GroundTruth’s newsletter for early-career journalists. You can subscribe to Navigator here. When I...
Jul 25, 2019
The future of local news is in communities
MIAMI — The Knight Foundation will commit $300 million to strengthen local news over the next five years as...
Mar 01, 2019
Tips on covering local communities from a Report for America corps member
This column appeared originally in Report Local, a monthly newsletter from Report for America that highlights the work...
Dec 11, 2018
How to advocate for yourself in the newsroom
This column originally appeared in Navigator, GroundTruth’s newsletter for early-career journalists. You can subscribe to Navigator here. We’ve all been...
Nov 28, 2018
Report for America and partners announce panel on trust and media at South by Southwest
Boston, Mass. November 27, 2018 — At a pivotal time for local journalism in the public interest, Report...
Nov 27, 2018
Tips on how to report on a protest
This column originally appeared in Navigator, GroundTruth’s newsletter for early-career journalists. You can subscribe to Navigator here. Milan Polk is...
Oct 02, 2018
How to keep your biases in check
This column originally appeared in Navigator, GroundTruth’s newsletter for early-career journalists. You can subscribe to Navigator here. Milan Polk is...
Sep 20, 2018
