Features
‘We Go Where We Think We Can Have The Most Impact’
Five lessons from successful local news startups
Recent Stories
Opinion
Are Journalists More Trusted than New Brands?
An experience in podcasting sheds light on the answer
Niemans @ Work
A Retort to the Toxic Myth of the Self-Made in America
Alissa Quart, NF ’10, on the reporting behind her book “Bootstrapped”
Niemans @ Work
What Questions Should We Be Raising in These Uncertain Times?
Chong-ae Lee, NF ’13, on the value of taking a step back and looking at the big picture
Opinion
Six Months Ago NPR Left Twitter. The Effects Have Been Negligible
The numbers confirm what many of us have long suspected — that Twitter wasn’t worth the effort, at least in terms of traffic
Opinion
Hey Journalists, Nobody Is Coming to Save Us
In an era of mass layoffs and buyouts, it’s up to each and every one of us to be ready for the churn
Books
“A Lot of People Got Really Rich Off of What Happened Here:” How Hedge Funds Helped Destroy Local News
Margot Susca’s forthcoming book, “Hedged,” unravels the history of how the ultrawealthy are taking over America’s newspapers
Live @ Lippmann
“To Allow Yourself to be Seen So That You Can See Others is Very Powerful”
Harvard Kennedy School Professor Marshall Ganz on leadership and the power of narrative for social change
Newsletter
Half a Billion Dollars for Local News
From the September newsletter: A coalition of over two dozen foundations commits $500 million to local news
Opinion
The Press Forward Multiplier Effect
A commitment of a half billion dollars has the potential to help generate billions more in new support for local news
Opinion
9 Hard Truths About Reviving Local News
$500 million in philanthropic funding is a start, but let’s make sure we’re focusing on the right things
Opinion
Diversity is at Risk in Twitter’s New Era
The changes to the platform pave an uncertain future for young, diverse voices in journalism
