@jasonalcorn

Growing nonprofit local news across the country with @JournalismProj. Dad to two wild things.

 Washington, DC
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The biggest change over the last decade: Nonprofit newsrooms are now "the 'beat reporters' for other media." I'd add they are beat reporters for all sizes of communities now too. Definition of a public good. #INNIndex @INN inn.org/research/inn-index/i…
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Read more on the Local News Funding Act ⬇️ janeeseward4.com/introducing…

Introducing Legislation to Create First-in-the-Nation Program to Fund Local News in DC - Councilm...

DC Residents Would Determine Which News Outlets Receive Funding Using News Coupons They Can Allocate to the Outlets of Their Choice Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George introduced legislation to...

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Today I introduced legislation to create a first-in-the-nation program to fund local news. Strong journalism is indispensable for an accountable government and healthy democracy, but local news is being shuttered by layoffs. News funding will be solely decided by DC residents.
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Scoop w @axios DC's @cuneytdil: D.C. lawmakers plan to introduce new bill that would fund local news via vouchers — The bill, if passed, would mark the first time a local news voucher program like this would be implemented by a local government in the US axios.com/2023/10/20/local-n…

Scoop: D.C. lawmakers to introduce new bill to fund local news with vouchers

The legislation allocates $11 million annually to local news subsides that D.C. residents could direct.

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My team is hiring! We're seeking a VP, Growth Investments to steward relationships with our growth grantees. If you're interested, join us on Oct. 10 and 6p ET for a live info session. More info here: theajp.org/about/work-with-u…
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Jim Malewitz@Jmalewitz19 Aug 2023
Waupun prisoners say that since March they've been forced to eat all meals in cells, received no visits, seen medical complaints ignored and been allowed little, if any, fresh air or recreation, @MarioKoran reports in his first story as an NYT fellow. wisconsinwatch.org/2023/08/w…

Inside Waupun Correctional Institution’s ‘nightmare’ lockdown

Prisoners describe unsanitary conditions and a dearth of medical care. Experts say staffing shortages are contributing to lockdowns across the country.

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This Thursday! Join AJP's @jasonalcorn, along with @GigafactProject's @GigafactRobyn and Dee J. Hall of @WisconsinWatch for a virtual conversation about the role of local news in countering #misinfo and #disinfo. eventbrite.com/e/the-role-of…

The role of local news in countering online misinformation

How fact-checking online claims can boost newsroom reader engagement, while defending the democratic process.

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Robyn@GigafactRobyn17 Jul 2023
I get to chat with Dee J. Hall of @WisconsinWatch and Jason Alcorn of @JournalismProj about the opportunities of fact-checking and local news' role in combating social media misinfo! Join the conversation on August 3, 11am PT. eventbrite.com/e/the-role-of…

The role of local news in countering online misinformation

How fact-checking online claims can boost newsroom reader engagement, while defending the democratic process.

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Can community-centered media reduce misinformation and boost civic engagement in Spanish-speaking communities? Hear from Angelica Sanibañez-Mendez of @EnlaceLatinoNC, @madbair of @el_timpano, @MaritzaLFelix of @ConectaArizona & Yamil Velez of @Columbia at #INNDays23.
INN Days 2023 graphic for our session titled, "How Spanish-Language News Can Impact Civic Engagement."

ALT INN Days 2023 graphic for our session titled, "How Spanish-Language News Can Impact Civic Engagement."

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Bob Moore@BobMooreNews26 May 2023
A reminder for folks in the DC region that @elpasomatters is having a reception/fundraiser June 5. Great for El Paso expats and anyone interested in the border or local journalism. Co-hosts are @OliviaTroye and @CristobalJAlex. DM or email me for details. [email protected]
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This is the farthest (to my knowledge) a policy of this kind has made at the state level. Pretty exciting stuff! ctnewsjunkie.com/2023/05/25/…

House Approves Bill To Support Local Newsrooms With Ad Dollars | CT News Junkie

State agencies could soon be required to spend at least half of their print and digital advertising budgets on locally owned and operated news organizations.

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Applications are due June 1 for our HBCU Student Journalism Network fellowship — this is a *remote* and *paid* opportunity for college student journalists: opencampusmedia.org/2023/05/…

Here's what to know about our HBCU reporting fellowship - Open Campus

Help us spread the word about this paid — and virtual — reporting fellowship for HBCU students.

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Drumroll, please🥁 We've added four new panels to #PolitiBeat, the region's first-ever political festival. First up: Silicon Valley is home to many professional sports teams and events. How does that shape our economy and ability to confront crises like housing & cost of living?
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Congratulations to @ayewolfe and @MSTODAYnews. #Pulitzer
Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today has received a 2023 Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting.

ALT Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today has received a 2023 Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting.

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Look at what Gannett is doing to local journalism. In states where they dominate, they're delivering cookie-cutter versions of local news. No situation is worse than Wisconsin, and it's deteriorating. 9 of 11 newspapers spanning the state have identical front pages today.
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Introducing the 16 members of INN's 2023 Emerging Leaders Council — the largest cohort yet! Now in its sixth year, the program supports diverse news leaders who will innovate and grow the #nonprofitnews field. inn.org/news/16-nonprofit-ne…
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Big news: After 158 years, the Steinman family is gifting @lnpmediagroup to public broadcasting station @WITF in order to "safeguard the future of its flagship publication" in Lancaster, PA. 👏
WITF News@witfnews26 Apr 2023
Check out witf.org/witflnp to see our bold new plan for enhancing life in Central PA.
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The Hillman Prizes celebrate investigative journalism that uncovers hard truths and holds those in power accountable. Journalists have a critical role in protecting and strengthening our democracy. #Hillman23 bit.ly/3Hfkf8h
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Join us for an event on combating #misinfo for Latino immigrants TOMORROW APRIL 25! @YamilRVelez and publishers of @el_timpano @ConectaArizona @EnlaceLatinoNC will be on this important panel. Dean @gmochkofsky will moderate. journalism-cuny.zoom.us/meet…
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Our next Coffee with the Editor is next Thursday, April 27. Grab a cup of Joe and meet our new Managing Editor @CrossingBordas and hear her vision for @SJSpotlight’s newsroom. RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/coffee-with…
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@WesleyLowery20 Apr 2023
journalism is a vital public utility. the information needs of the public in a functioning democracy cannot be met by the winds and whims of the capitalist market
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Paul Heintz@paulheintz19 Apr 2023
VTDigger's "Full Disclosure" series is already getting results. @VermontSOS Sarah Copeland Hanzas has pledged to make candidate disclosure forms more readily available. Pro Tem Phil Baruth, meanwhile, says the Senate's forms will now be posted online: vtdigger.org/2023/04/18/fina…

Final Reading: State officials pledge to increase transparency in response to VTDigger’s Full...

Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth said he was open to revisiting what information senators are asked to disclose on their ethics forms. “I think it’s fair to say, in part because of your...

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