To sustain local news, we need to treat it as a public good. Last week, AJP CEO Sarabeth Berman joined a convo w/ LBJ Library and #MorePerfect for an important convo on solutions to sustain local news. See the full conversation: youtube.com/live/uTVe7g5eE…

When an angry sighted person tried to force me to stop the touch tour for blind guests at the @BritishMuseum, I harnessed the power of the written word to advocate for #accessibility . Thanks to the @BBCWorldService for broadcasting a version of this story youtu.be/ErfbUD9kVVs?si…

Important job at a great institution.

About to take the stage at #isoj with this visionary + friend Wendi C. Thomas

We are grateful to the MacArthur Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and the Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab for their support of the AI Spotlight Series.

Learn more about the coaches and workshops (there are three tracks!), and apply to join the AI Spotlight Series online.
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Michael Strautmanis asked Karl Rove 'to channel Barack Obama' on stage at LBJ Library -- fascinating discussion on local news, polarization, history, and the 'path back' as Jennifer Palmieri put it well Mike Strautmanis Karl Rove #MorePerfect #PressForward

Judy Woodruff calling out the 'incredible reporters working their hearts out every day to get the story out' LBJ Library Judy Woodruff #PressForward #MorePerfect

Catalyzing civic media movement is our way out of the 'local news crisis' objectivejournalism.org/2024/04/its-no… via The Objective

A big thank you to Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Kara Swisher, & Larry Wilmore for their conversations last night! They discussed how the duo of news & technology has impacted the political landscape, stirring polarization & eroding democracy.

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As the #PresidentialElection year kicks off, it’s clear that our #Democracy is more precarious than ever.

Join the LBJ Foundation, in partnership with #MorePerfect , for a 2-day conference where we’ll explore ideas for a healthier news ecosystem.

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Thanks to LBJ Library for focusing on local news, democracy, young people, AI, and social media -- powerful discussions over 2 days in partnership with More Perfect, MacArthur Foundation Sloan Foundation Doron Weber Farah Pandith Ford Foundation Lolly Bowean

A treat to be with friends at LBJ Library making the case for funding and supporting local news, investing in our democracy #PressForward

The Era of Klaus Mäkelä, Conducting Phenom, Begins in Chicago nytimes.com/2024/04/05/art…

'So many more meritorious reform proposals which had a real chance to address tech platforms’ power never made it through the House.'

ICYMI, Anupam Chander and Elettra Bietti shared some of their reactions to the proposed TikTok ban The LPE Project

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How are local news outlets across the U.S. covering, and capitalizing on, the total solar eclipse?

The answers include Spotify playlists, at least 2 walkouts, and everything in between -

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DO NOT miss the extremely fun design by the brilliant Joshua Benton !

Solar eclipse, #localnews edition 🌘 We're just a few hours away from the solar eclipse, and several nonprofit news organizations in our portfolio are sharing important things to know about experiencing the rare celestial event from their communities. More in this thread ⬇️

In honor of the #eclipse , the fascinating story of the moon’s origins (Earth’s twin!) from planetary scientist #MacFellow Sarah T. Stewart with TED Talks MacArthur Foundation

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Congrats to South Carolina Women's Basketball and Coach @DawnStaley on a perfect season and their third title! It's been an incredible year for women's basketball, and this team was so disciplined and talented. Well deserved.

This year, citizens around the world will vote for leaders who will shape our responses to urgent crises. Join Ian Bassin 🇺🇦, Nicholas Opiyo (Pronouns He/Him), Felipe Estefan and other leaders virtually at the #SkollWF for a discussion on protecting these democracies. Register: skoll.wf/3U6ydQN

'This wave of innovation isn’t temporary. It’s part of our future.' Yankee Quill winner Ellen Clegg on why innovation must be part of journalism's future whatworks.news/2024/03/25/yan…