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Tips from #GIJC23 for better investigative journalism collaborations.

We know there's plenty of money in politics. But you don't need a pile of cash to rally stakeholders to your cause and make change at the ballot box. Check out my article and all the excellent pieces in the latest issue of American Habits (linked in comments)

An Illinois lawmaker introduced a policy that could complement or catalyze some of the ideas graciela mochkofsky outlines. The bill, introduced by Sen. Steve Stadelman, would provide scholarships to in-state students studying journalism in the state and who commit to working in-state for at least two years after graduation. These policies could also be complementary to a fellowship program like the ones in California, New Mexico and Washington or efforts like the ones Graciela outlines. There are also a lot of ways you could tinker with the eligibility and scope depending on the needs of a state. The proposal is in Section 95 of the bill: https://lnkd.in/ehNrUun6 (As a total aside: This bill is sprawling and should be used as a grab bag for any state or jurisdiction trying to think creatively about supporting the future of the local press)

In our latest "I on the Media," Professor Brant Houston, Knight Chair of Investigative and Enterprise Reporting in the Department of Journalism, discusses the implications of the August 11 police raid on the Marion County Record, run by retired associate professor of journalism Eric Meyer. Read the Q&A:

Is journalism’s commitment to objectivity outdated? As public trust wanes, the journalistic principle of objectivity is under scrutiny. Through an extensive review of data, BCB #96 reveals a growing sentiment within the journalism community that traditional objectivity may no longer suffice. What values should the next generation of journalists uphold? Head over to Substack to read our comprehensive discussion on fostering a more honest, inclusive media landscape. https://lnkd.in/gnpguQP2 #MediaTrust #EthicalJournalism

I am thrilled to report that I am being published this week in CommPro, a NYC based site focusing on PR and journalism. My article explores how reporters who are committed to telling the truth can cover an habitual liar like Trump. My special thanks to the talented journalists and academics who shared their thoughts. My special, special thanks to my editor, Fay Shapiro, for giving me the opportunity! Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/gAW4UqXm

I've always believed in empowering authentic voices to fight misinformation, and it's more crucial now than ever. Creating a network of credible sources is the only way to defeat a network of falsehoods. It's a reminder that we can create a stronger, more trustworthy information ecosystem through investments in journalism. #misinformation #journalismmatters #penamerica #informationintegrity #disinformation https://lnkd.in/gDm8hKk5?

Join FAIR on April 10th, 3pm PT / 6pm ET, for a lively discussion about the increasing hurdles student journalists face today. We will sit down with FAIR Fellow Sahar Tartak, a sophomore at Yale and editor-in-chief of the Yale Free Press, and Peter Savodnik, Senior Editor of The Free Press. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gD5emZDQ The foundational principles of journalism, as meant to be upheld by the First Amendment, are under attack. More and more Americans find themselves isolated in news echo chambers due to deeply entrenched, politically polarized legacy media outlets, where news is often tailored to fit particular agendas rather than presenting objective facts. This ultimately leads to what feels like a duopoly of acceptable ideas, where the tension between them is palpable. Censorship and blatant media bias are being justified under the guise of “protecting” consumers from “hate speech” or “misinformation”. These tactics break the trust between the media and consumers and compromise the fundamental principles of a free press. We need principled young individuals who uphold honesty and integrity to enter the field of journalism and counteract the divisive forces that threaten to fragment our society further! In this webinar, Sahar will share her experiences as a student journalist, as highlighted in her recent article published in Tablet, and Peter will weigh in on the importance of empowering courageous young truth-tellers who are willing to enter the fray. https://lnkd.in/gD5emZDQ

Join FAIR for a lively discussion about the increasing hurdles student journalists face today. We will sit down with FAIR Fellow Sahar Tartak, a sophomore at Yale University and editor-in-chief of the Yale Free Press, and Peter Savodnik, Senior Editor at The Free Press. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gqk76n9h More and more Americans find themselves absorbing their news in silos. This is the result of the pervasive politicization of legacy media outlets. As consumers of media, we all pick and choose where we get our news based on whether we trust the outlet and sometimes whether we expect that we will agree with it. This results in what feels like a duopoly of acceptable ideas, and the tension between them is palpable. The foundational principles of journalism, as meant to be upheld by the First Amendment, are under attack. Tactics like censorship and overt media bias are often operationalized to “protect” consumers from bad ideas or “hate speech”, but they inevitably result in a breaking of trust between the media and consumers. Now more than ever, it is critical that principled individuals enter the field of journalism. Finding those principled young journalists is hard enough, and their job of being honest brokers of true information becomes almost insurmountable when the powerful forces behind student newspapers employ the same efforts commonly used by major media outlets. Sahar will share her experiences, as highlighted in her recent article published in Tablet Magazine (https://lnkd.in/ggZRVzmJ), and Peter will weigh in on the importance of bringing up unafraid truth-tellers. https://lnkd.in/gqk76n9h

Interesting article in view of the challenges we all face with high paper costs and distribution challenges in print.