Stories from the Field

Community members and reporters joined together at a gathering exploring how local coverage can better amplify the full gender spectrum in Charlotte.

Residents helped lead a gathering about ways local media can strengthen Black community.

During a recent News Voices: New Jersey gathering, about 15 residents said they want more reporting about local economic opportunities and challenges.

This project trained community members and student journalists to work with Philly residents and counter coverage that stigmatizes people of color and others.

On a beautiful Carolina night, a group of 30 Charlotteans gathered to talk about the news and information the city needs around immigration.

The partnership will produce a series of restorative-narrative stories, an event and — hopefully — newfound trust between Atlantic City residents and local media.

Free Press’ News Voices team recently held a workshop in Philadelphia on how newsrooms can use organizing tactics to strengthen relationships with community members.

A Change the Terms webinar explored the abuses that activists, people of color and other vulnerable communities have endured as the result of trolling campaigns.

March 12 was a big day for Free Press Action on Capitol Hill, with our team testifying at hearings on Net Neutrality and the T-Mobile/Sprint merger.

Over the course of three weeks in February, Charlotte residents brainstormed about ways to transform local news.