Our democracy is a complex political system made of an intricate web of institutions, interest groups, individual leaders, and citizens — all connected in countless…
It has been an exciting debut year for the Engaging News Project. The aim of the project is to research democratically-beneficial and commercially-viable tools and…
The 2016 election cycle has been described as unique or like no other. Clearly at the Presidential level this election has been unlike other recent…
The first conference on Election Sciences, Reform, and Administration* (ESRA) took place July 27-28, 2017 in the lovely and laid-back City of Portland, Oregon. Before…
​Today four foundations are announcing a new joint fund designed to fuel a new era of journalism rooted in listening to communities. The Community Listening…
When the chief justice of the Supreme Court finds it necessary to reprimand the president of the United States for undermining the independence of the…
As funders move swiftly to respond to the information needs of COVID-19, it’s critical to consider the following tips to ensure that the communities most…
Last year, the Democracy Fund convened a cross section of journalists, editors, and media experts to begin a dialogue about the major issues facing the…