News Blog

All news outlets have stories that are central to the mission of their work, but aren’t necessarily the most popular with readers. Data gathered from tools like MFN can help find creative ways to maintain this important coverage in a way that resonates with the audience.

By creating conditions for listening to and honoring diverse perspectives, we build a shared understanding of how institutional barriers, historical inequities and systemic biases impact our teammates in distinct ways.

As stewards of the “first draft of history” in their community — and sometimes sitting on archives of historical significance as a result — news organizations and history can be a natural fit.

These types of convenings can be a model for mutual learning where researchers and news leaders can combine their respective knowledge, expertise and experiences to promote positive community relations and encourage community progress. 

Building relationships, understanding their challenges and sharing insights are essential steps if we’re serious about reducing polarization and fostering greater understanding in our country.

I very much believe that researchers have important insights into the production and content of news. The challenge, however, is translating and communicating these insights.

We’ve gathered reflections from researchers in social science who have attended recent API Local News Summits, where they had the chance to interact with and explore how their work helps — and can be improved by insights from — local journalism.

Encouraging people to use their voice — especially those who aren’t used to being “at the table” in meetings — is important for a developing work culture.

A case study on one Pittsburgh-area newsroom's efforts to strengthen their connections with traditionally marginalized communities through the API Inclusion Index project.

News leaders can better care for themselves and others by approaching their responsibilities with a “host” mindset, and host leaders invest in meaningful conversations to harvest new insights and find ways to take action.