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Newsrooms Are Playing Russian Roulette With Libel Insurance
And some thoughts on how they can stop
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Richard J. Tofel
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Newsrooms Are Playing Russian Roulette With Libel Insurance
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Thinking About The People Formerly Known as the Press
No, journalism isn’t over, but it is changing in fundamental ways
Dec 5
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Richard J. Tofel
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November 2024
Reconsidering Philanthropy’s Focus on Local News in Light of Trump II
And the need to walk and chew gum at the same time.
Nov 21
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Richard J. Tofel
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Reconsidering Philanthropy’s Focus on Local News in Light of Trump II
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Now That That’s Over, How About Covering Public Health?
We need much more reporting before the next emergency
Nov 14
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Richard J. Tofel
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Now That That’s Over, How About Covering Public Health?
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What Now for the Press?
We must again be at work, but also preparing for war if Trump chooses that.
Nov 7
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Richard J. Tofel
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What Now for the Press?
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October 2024
Looking Into Press Forward’s Mass Grant Process
Concerns about a lack of reporters in St. Louis and others’ presence in the Philippines
Oct 31
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Richard J. Tofel
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What the Election Means for Journalism
Thinking about libel, regulations, legislation— and a nightmare scenario
Oct 24
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Richard J. Tofel
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What’s the Matter with the Knight Foundation?
Looking at front-loading, an unannounced strategic review, and a hold on "prioritizing" new grants
Oct 17
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Richard J. Tofel
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What’s the Matter with the Knight Foundation?
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What the New York City Hall Scandals Can Tell Us About the State of Local News
Including the difference between uncovering wrongdoing and tracking official investigators
Oct 10
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Richard J. Tofel
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What the New York City Hall Scandals Can Tell Us About the State of Local News
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September 2024
Midterm Grades on Campaign ’24 Reporting
Including imaginary headlines that reflect real ones
Sep 26
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Richard J. Tofel
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Help for Local Newsrooms Needs to Meet Them Where They Are
How to deal with the problem of being “fried and frozen”
Sep 19
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Richard J. Tofel
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Help for Local Newsrooms Needs to Meet Them Where They Are
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The Business Crisis of the Press is Coming for Local TV News
Funders should beware, operators focus on digital
Sep 12
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Richard J. Tofel
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