Journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for their fight for freedom of expression in countries where reporters have faced persistent attacks, harassment and even murder. more

If your readers are looking for inspiration, we believe these stories will be rewarding. Each week, the Pass It On series will feature a new story to hopefully provide an uplifting moment in someone’s day and then ... pass it on. These articles are available to members of America's Newspapers to reprint at no cost. more

Google will ban advertisements and stop funding media that contradict scientific consensus on climate change, the company announced in a blog post on Thursday. more

The governor was asked if New Jersey will follow the example of local and state governments in New York City and California to dedicate substantial advertising and marketing funds to advertising in ethnic and community media. more

The report, “Why Black Media Matters Now,” analyzed the coverage of nearly 100 Black-owned news outlets over 15 momentous months between March 2020 and May 2021. In general, it found that Black media publishes as much as six times more coverage than mainstream outlets on issues of importance to Black communities, including racism, health disparities and voting access. more

In a guest essay for The New York Times, Roddy Lindsay, a former data scientist at Facebook, said there's a regulatory solution that addresses the key concerns of both Democrats and Republicans, respects the First Amendment and preserves the dynamism of the internet economy. Congress should craft a simple reform: make social media companies liable for content that their algorithms promote. more

Insights from the Digital Growth Summit 2021: The Next 10 Years in News more

You don’t need to be an engineer or web developer to make your work accessible to disabled audiences. more

Before delving into an interview, think about the impact of losing everything: family, home, country, livelihood, belongings, money, friends and wellbeing. more

“What is it like to work at a small-market local newspaper in the United States?” That’s the question at the core of this new research report, which seeks to capture the experiences of local journalists and people working at local newspapers across the country. more

Australia’s prime minister on Thursday described social media as a “coward’s palace” and warned that digital platforms including Facebook should be held liable for defamatory comments posted anonymously. more

More than 1,000 news outlets in 15 countries were touched by the program and bound by strict confidentiality clauses, the report said, but it found more than a dozen senior publishing industry sources willing to spill the beans. more

Award-winning Colorado journalist David Migoya is joining The Denver Gazette’s growing team as a senior investigative reporter. more

Veteran journalist Jill Nevels-Haun comes to Georgia after three years leading the newsrooms of the Amarillo Globe-News and the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal in Texas. more

Lauren Walck, the new executive editor of the Bradenton (Florida) Herald, joins the staff from the Sun Herald newspaper on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Both newspapers are owned by McClatchy. more

More publishers are trying out public benefit corporations, journalist-owned LLCs and cooperatives to tie publications closer to communities. more

The pioneering sportswriter with Philadelphia roots will help lead a new sports media center, the school announced. more

Here are tips for ways journalists outside Afghanistan can report responsibly, accurately and effectively on developments in the country today. more

In May, the AP announced a two-year partnership with the Knight Foundation to help local newsrooms make better use of AI tools in partnership with the Knight Lab at Northwestern University. Last month, the AP announced a survey of local newsrooms to help gauge where they’re at with AI. Newsrooms don’t have to be AP members to participate. more

Column is excited to welcome Bill Barker as its latest adviser. He has led a storied career in the news industry, most recently serving as the regional president of Gannett in Florida as well as the president and publisher of the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. more