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Good Local News Is Essential for Democracy [SPECIAL EVENT]

Our MAD "Hero of the Month": Scott Pelley defender of Journalism and Democracy

"No Kings" Coverage. Local news outlets continue to outperform the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal on covering the pro-democracy movement.

Support journalism that is independent and honest

[VIDEO] A conversation with Pulitzer Prize winner Ann Telnaes + ACTIONS

The world recognizes Trump's racism, while U.S. media rarely call it out

JOIN US! A conversation with Ann Telnaes 2025 Pulitzer Prize winner.

America's democracy is under attack! News orgs: Act accordingly!

How New York's Local Journalism Uplifts Communities and Boosts Democracy

Fourth Estate Dereliction of Duty: Influential Newspaper Editors Normalize President Trump’s Refusal To Affirm His Oath To Defend the Constitution. A case study.

Our MAD "Hero of the Month": Bob McChesney in memoriam +VIDEO

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VIDEO: Information War Report - April 2025

How news organizations are (or are not) covering the growing — and vital — pro-democracy movement. The good, the bad and the ugly.

Our MAD "Hero of the Month": The Associated Press. + Actions you can take to support the AP.

Wow! More than 500 people watched a film about local journalism with us!

Local news outlets show the New York Times how to cover the growing pro-democracy movement.

VIDEO: Information War Report - March 2025

EVENT: March 29th Zoom Screening of "Stripped For Parts: American Journalism On The Brink"

MAD Appeals Dismissal of FOX Broadcast License Challenge

VIDEO: Information War Report - February 2025

Trump Banned AP from the Oval Office Over the "Gulf of Mexico." That's a Bigger Deal Than You Think.

WARNING: Watching Tubi funds Fox News

Why is Trump coverage so feeble?

The Media and Democracy Project "Hero of the Month": Ann Telnaes

VIDEO: Information War Report - January 2025