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Local journalism is in crisis. Here’s the latest on how Free Press is fighting back.

Here’s what we’re feeling optimistic about as we work to build the foundation of a just media system and the true multiracial democracy this country needs.

We’ve all heard about the perils facing local journalism. But in spite of all the reasons for despair, 2023 also gave us lots of reasons for hope.

In November, Free Press staffers released a report on privacy rights, hosted a webinar with Sen. Ed Markey, traveled to AfroTech and fought disinformation.

More journalists were killed in the first month of this war than in any conflict in the past 30 years.

The Media 2070 team brought its Black Future Newsstand exhibit to the AfroTech conference, where people engaged with its powerful vision of Black liberation.

News outlets need to report more on the rise of fascism in America, and they also need to reflect on their role in enabling Trump.

A Free Press Action report shows who would benefit— and who wouldn’t — from the disastrous California Journalism Preservation Act.

In October, Free Press staffers made a huge impact everywhere from Bali to Philly.

All of Musk’s decisions have been wrong, with consequences that have undermined public discourse, imperiled democracy, and harmed people both at home and abroad.