Editor and Publisher. The future of journalism is still bright
Monmouth University journalism professor, John Morano, says his students are much more dedicated to their work than the public would like to give them credit for. According to Morano, "today, [students have] a deeper concern with truth, what it is and how to share it," an issue that significantly impacts the flow of information at large. -acs
Editor & Publisher. Capital B is the voice of Black communities
Capital B has expanded with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Gary, Indiana. Though new to the scene, the publication is committed to serving the Black community by reporting on civil rights, justice reform, economic equality, and inclusivity in journalism. The two new, localized newsrooms focus on reporting their respective communities to fill gaps other publishers aren't covering. Capital B’s founder, Lauren Williams, wanted to focus on writing stories by the community, for the community; they are absolutely succeeding. -acs
American Journalism Project. AJP invests in local news across Pennsylvania
The American Journalism Project invested $1.8 million in Spotlight PA, a non-profit, nonpartisan newsroom in Pennsylvania. Spotlight PA has a history of success, boosting revenue and expanding community-based newsrooms across the state, and can now continue to do so thanks to funding from organizations like AJP. In the past 5 years alone, SPA’s efforts have “helped recover more than $20 million in public funds, prompted 35 policy changes, and led to 14 new pieces of legislation.” -acs
Editor & Publisher. The Center for News Technology and Innovation is more than a think tank, its a “do tank”
The CNTI conducts research on challenges in the journalism business, bringing together some of the strongest minds in the discipline to attempt a solution for the struggling industry. The center of CNTI’s mission is maintaining sustainability for independent newspapers and ensuring an open internet. -acs
CJR. Steven Levy, AI, tech, and the press
Major tech leaders are practically against traditional journalism, but AI companies aren’t quite there yet. According to Steven Levy, “They want their stories told. They’re involved in something pretty scary, and it’s in their interest to let a journalist in.” While getting companies and leaders to talk to journalists is becoming much harder, the content is more desirable. People are willing to pay for “real” information. -acs
Free Speech Center. Meg Mott teaches middle schoolers the importance of free speech
Meg Mott created a free speech curriculum for middle school students, using landmark Supreme Court cases Mahanoy v. B.L., Barnette, Tinker, and Morse to help young learners explore the First Amendment at summer camp. The program invited students to debate the limits of “harmful speech,” ending with a public event where participants presented both sides of the issue and made a zine featuring excerpts and dissents from the cases with hopes to teach kids the importance of democratic discourse. -acs
