Rebuilding a shared fact base is essential to our democracy, and it starts with local news
Antagonism toward journalism in the U.S. is at an all-time high. At the very hour we need reliable and credible facts and information to navigate crises, an astonishing number of people in our country aren’t sure where to turn or whom to trust for critical knowledge.
American Journalism Project Grantees Cover Siege at the United States Capitol
While the world watched in shock as domestic extremists attacked the U.S. Capitol, and continues to watch in the days leading up to Inauguration Day and beyond, many local journalists are reporting these events through a lens that keeps their readers informed, safe, and connected.
The Beacon plans for regional growth in 2021
The Beacon, a nonprofit digital news organization dedicated to public service journalism for Kansas and Missouri, is expanding in 2021 as a regional news network.