Thought Leadership

How Congress' cuts to NPR and PBS will exacerbate the crisis in local news

A list of award-winning local stories that are under threat after Congress voted to clawback funding of 1,500 local news stations across the country.

Jul 20

The growing threat to press freedom for student journalists

Threats to student press freedom are forcing more anonymity from sources and silencing diverse perspectives.

Apr 13

How Trump’s government uses disinformation to garner support for policy

Breaking down how government officials use social media to spread misinformation and disinformation regarding their policy decisions

Feb 16

The future of TikTok is dark

A column about why TikTok temporarily shut down services in the U.S. yesterday and how its survival relies on cozying up to President-Elect Trump.

Jan 19

How Elon Musk uses X to promote right-wing policies and elect Trump

Are you seeing more right-wing misinformation on X? We found that it's all a part of Elon Musk's strategy to elect Trump. .

Oct 23, 2024

Are you seeing less political content on your feed?

Instagram is officially limiting political content. Here is what that means for you and what you can do to keep seeing vital news on your feed.

Apr 2, 2024

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