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To shore up its critical role as a guardrail for democracy and an underpinning of a thriving society, we are calling on private philanthropy to invest more in local journalism—not only with one-time grants but as long-term partners.
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Our Senior Director, Adrienne Bousian, wrote an open letter urging more individuals and families to invest in democracy now.
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An interview with long-time client, Nancy Richards Farese, about how philanthropists can make a difference on the urgent issue of democracy.