Media Reform
Southern Arizona local news initiative announced
A new project in Southern Arizona aims to support local reporting and enable greater access to local news and information. Earlier this month…
Purdue team pitches in to improve IN internet connectivity
Indiana's share of federal money to boost broadband access in underserved areas in the state is almost $870 million. The funding - through the …
'Big Tech' firms unite to establish ethical standards for AI
Artificial intelligence is growing fast, and such companies as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Verizon are on the list of those who have come together …
Tech Companies Scale Back Efforts to Control Election Disinformation
Introduced federal legislation aims to counter the growing threat of election disinformation as social media platforms scale back efforts to control i…
Montana ACLU Files Legal Support Opposing TikTok Ban
The ACLU of Montana is supporting a lawsuit to overturn a ban on the social media platform TikTok. Montana lawmakers passed a bill fining app …
Effort Grows to Prevent 'Deepfakes' in NH Campaign Ads
As the 2024 presidential hopefuls ramp up their campaigns in New Hampshire, federal officials are considering new rules on so-called "deepfakes" in …
Staying Informed Becomes Harder for North Dakotans
This month, North Dakota has become the latest state to be swept up in the declining presence of local news media. One expert sees it as a concerning …
What Urban-Rural Divide? Experts Say It's More Like an 'Interdependency'
Political tension in the United States has fueled narratives that urban and rural areas are sharply divided. But what if it's more of a myth? The …
Mental Health Advocates Reject Blame for Gun Violence Epidemic
Mental health experts say people with psychiatric diagnoses are being unfairly scapegoated for the gun violence epidemic in Maine and across America…
NY Bill Aims to Grow Outreach via Community Media
New York lawmakers are considering a bill to broaden statewide outreach through local media. The Local Community and Ethnic Media Commitment Act …
California Hopes to Lessen 'Digital Divide'
The state of California wants to help close the digital divide across the state - in part, by learning more about how older adults make use of …
Writers’ Strike Could Affect GA Economy, Jobs
Thousands of writers are currently on strike following a breakdown in negotiations with the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Pictur…