Part of “Stewards of Democracy,” a series on findings from the 2020 Democracy Fund/Reed College Survey of Local Election Officials The 2020 election year was…
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How Local Election Officials Trained for the Job, Ensured Cybersecurity, and Adapted to the Pandemic
Part of “Stewards of Democracy,” a series on findings from the 2020 Democracy Fund/Reed College Survey of Local Election Officials Effective election administration requires keeping…
Part of “Stewards of Democracy,” a series on findings from the 2020 Democracy Fund/Reed College Survey of Local Election Officials Through their role in administering…
The volatility of current events makes one thing clear: Our democracy is vulnerable to disruptions many haven’t even imagined. While we cannot predict the future,…
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Statement on Derek Chauvin Verdict
Today, we joined millions of people across the country in breathing a collective sigh of relief at the outcome of the Derek Chauvin trial. Together,…
Part of "Stewards of Democracy," a series on findings from the 2020 Democracy Fund/Reed College Survey of Local Election Officials A modern, trusted, and equitable…
Introduction to "Stewards of Democracy," a series on findings from the 2020 Democracy Fund/Reed College Survey of Local Election Officials Political observers expected the 2020…
This week’s tragedy could have been avoided. For months, AAPI women in journalism have been sounding the alarm on the dramatic rise in racist and xenophobic attacks. Unfortunately,…
Social media companies have harmed our economy, government, social fabric, and public square. The January 6, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol, which was…
The new report "Healthy Local News & Information Ecosystems: A Diagnostic Framework,” presents a framework to help local news funders assess whether a community’s information…
Independent journalism is an essential instrument of accountability and critical to the health of our republic. Without it, the public’s ability to check the power…
The health of our American democracy requires strategic investment in community-led solutions that combat political violence and mitigate its cost to society. The Costs of…
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) play a crucial role in our elections. This report seeks to raise the level of recognition of the agency’s role…
After a heroic effort to maintain the integrity of our election system over the past year, Wednesday’s inauguration marks a key turning point, one that…
Last week, President Trump and his allies incited an insurrection against the United States of America in an attempt to undermine the peaceful transfer of…
As representatives of nonpartisan philanthropic institutions, serving rural, urban, and suburban communities across the nation, we condemn the violence that broke out at the U.S.…
2020 was a marathon for journalists preparing for an election that seemed very likely to go off the rails. But in communities around the country,…
When you look back at how local news fared in 2020, you might be surprised by how hopeful I am for the future. Things have…
News is a public good. What does it mean to treat journalism as a public good? Without an informed citizenry able to access the news…
Today, Joe Biden was projected the winner of the 2020 presidential election. He will serve as the 46th president of the United States, and Kamala…
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