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Marigo Farr

@MarigoFarr

Marigo Farr is a climate and equity reporter with ten years of expertise from the non-profit sector, where she worked on policy in environmental and food justice, housing, municipal budgets and healthcare. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Northeastern University and is a former Grist Climate Solutions Fellow. She splits her time between editing, freelance writing and teaching journalism classes.

Reporting on Empty

Reporting on Empty

If the industry doesn’t provide for younger journalists, will they stay?
A Newsroom Where Everyone Has a Seat at the Table

A Newsroom Where Everyone Has a Seat at the Table

The 51st, a worker-led outlet, launches in the wake of DCist’s demise.
‘I've Never Experienced This Level of Silence’

‘I’ve Never Experienced This Level of Silence’

What to do when the people you cover are trying to shut you out.
In Illinois, Two Bills Aim to Put Reporters Back into Communities

In Illinois, Two Bills Aim to Put Reporters Back into Communities

Steve Stadelman, a former journalist turned state senator, explains why the government needs to support local journalism.
The Trans Journalists Association Tackles the Shortfalls of Media Coverage of Trans People

The Trans Journalists Association Tackles the Shortfalls of Media Coverage of Trans People

“To some degree, if you don't cover trans issues, you're failing to meet the basic purpose and ethics of our profession”
Threats Against Journalists on the Rise

Threats Against Journalists on the Rise

Nearly half of respondents report facing legal threats in first investigation of its kind from the Tow Center for Digital Journalism
Why Public Radio Could Be a Key Part of Saving Local News

Why Public Radio Could Be a Key Part of Saving Local News

A recent study finds that shoring up NPR member stations with more philanthropic funding could increase community reporting capacity
Launching a Legal Defense Fund for Journalists

Launching a Legal Defense Fund for Journalists

The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project has established Reporters Shield to protect news organizations from harassing lawsuits
“Journalism Is the Way to Act”: Why NPR Launched Its New Climate Desk

“Journalism Is the Way to Act”: Why NPR Launched Its New Climate Desk

Andrea Kissack and Neela Banerjee on NPR’s ambitions for its dedicated climate desk