Updates

One of our most powerful stories of the year was an interview with Free Press’ Mike Rispoli about using public funding to better inform communities.

Leadership at Philly’s flagship newspaper are putting on a master class in how not to respond to criticism of your newsroom.

This Free Press Action case study explores the lessons learned and perspectives gained from key stakeholders involved in the Civic Information Bill’s passage in New Jersey.

The study covers the campaign to address New Jersey’s local-news crisis, which has disproportionately harmed low-income communities, people of color, rural communities and immigrants.

A successful Free Press Action campaign in New Jersey mobilized thousands of people across the state to advocate for better local news.

The Journalism Accountability Watchdog Network recently issued a statement condemning what it described as the “ongoing failure” of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s diversity initiatives.

The coalition, which Free Press helps lead, discussed the Philadelphia Inquirer’s poor track record on diversity.

Vanessa Maria Graber is the News Voices director at Free Press, where she brings local communities and newsrooms together.

Free Press’ Mike Rispoli talks to CounterSpin about the Civic Info Consortium, which funds innovation news projects throughout New Jersey.

Free Press Action Senior Director of Journalism Policy Mike Rispoli highlighted the urgent need for ongoing support to address the state’s local-news crisis.