Non-Profit Media Management The Architecture of Erasure: How Colonial Food Policies Weaponized Nutrition Against Indigenous Sovereignty July 25, 2026 Nana Muazin Each autumn, marketplaces across North America are decorated with "ornamental corn"—bundles of vibrant, multi-colored flint maize that serve as seasonal aesthetic markers. For many, these stalks are merely a festive…
Community Journalism Challenges The New Guardrails: How Newsrooms Are Crafting AI Policies in an Era of Uncertainty July 23, 2026 Muslim The rapid ascent of generative artificial intelligence has presented newsrooms with a dilemma that feels fundamentally different from previous digital shifts. While the advent of blogging and social media forced…
Media Ethics and Law The Silent Bureaucracy: How “Gag Policies” Are Threatening the Public’s Right to Know July 18, 2026 Nana Muazin By Based on reporting by Kris Cundiff, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press For any journalist covering local government, the experience is all too familiar. You reach out to…
Community Journalism Challenges Navigating the Algorithmic Frontier: How Newsrooms Are Crafting AI Policies for an Uncertain Future July 16, 2026 Laily UPN The rapid ascent of generative artificial intelligence has forced a seismic shift in the journalism industry, one that goes far beyond the typical technological adoption cycles seen during the rise…
Media Ethics and Law The Silence of the Public Servant: How ‘Gag Policies’ Are Eroding the First Amendment July 11, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy For journalists working on the beat, the phrase is as common as it is chilling: “I’m not allowed to talk to you.” What follows is usually a redirection to a…
Media Ethics and Law Transparency Prevails: Tennessee Judge Strikes Down Restrictive Media Policies in Shelby County Juvenile Court July 10, 2026 Suro Senen In a landmark victory for press freedom and government transparency, a Tennessee judge has effectively dismantled a long-standing procedural barrier that had effectively cloaked the Shelby County Juvenile Court in…
Citizen Science and Reporting A New Era of Transparency: iNaturalist Overhauls Community Moderation and Suspension Policies July 1, 2026 Nana In a significant move aimed at balancing digital stewardship with user rehabilitation, iNaturalist, the global platform dedicated to biodiversity science and community-driven conservation, has officially overhauled its moderation infrastructure. As…
