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“To Allow Yourself to be Seen So That You Can See Others is Very Powerful”

“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
Half a Billion Dollars for Local News

Half a Billion Dollars for Local News

From the September newsletter: A coalition of over two dozen foundations commits $500 million to local news
9 Hard Truths About Reviving Local News

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
Diversity is at Risk in Twitter’s New Era

Diversity is at Risk in Twitter’s New Era

The changes to the platform pave an uncertain future for young, diverse voices in journalism
How to Pay Freelancers More Without Increasing Your Newsroom Budget  

How to Pay Freelancers More Without Increasing Your Newsroom Budget  

Follow these steps to create a more loyal, reliable, and productive contributor pool
‘It Was Hard to Put Words to Something So Raw and So Recent’

‘It Was Hard to Put Words to Something So Raw and So Recent’

Daily Tar Heel editor-in-chief Emmy Martin shares the story behind the paper’s viral front page
The Press Forward Multiplier Effect

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
Journalists Should Share Their Own Climate Disasters

Journalists Should Share Their Own Climate Disasters

It’s an important step in helping audiences to understand what’s at stake
Best Practices for Improving Climate Coverage

Best Practices for Improving Climate Coverage

After decades of global inaction, the effects of climate change can no longer be ignored. As I sit down to write this newsletter, friends of mine are evacuating in Vancouver…
Journalists Need More Training in the Art of Negotiation

Journalists Need More Training in the Art of Negotiation

Internships and journalism schools should give their students the tools they need to push for transparency and fairness in the hiring process