RJI news
Redefining investigative journalism in underserved communities
Five questions with Jose Luis Castillo, La Esquina TX A 2025 El Tímpano report found that more than 150 ethnic- and immigrant-focused media outlets have closed since 2020, leaving many people without essential information in their own languages. Well-known newspapers like La Estrella de Tucson and El Mundo in Las Vegas have shut down or … Continued
When it’s time to brag about your work: How to define and measure impact
Simple strategies for highlighting and talking about the power of your journalism.
Take our survey on Hostility, Silence and the Fight for Trust
We need your valuable perspective for a new public national survey about Hostility, Silence and the Fight for Trust.
Big Tech runs counter to journalism values. So why is the news industry helping tech take over?
News organizations have a natural ally in state privacy law debates — the consumer advocates who stand up for privacy and against deception.
No-code tools to build a podcast explorer for educators
Experimenting with free tools to organize episodes into a resource educators can use.
VERDAD earns $350,000 MacArthur Grant to boost fight against disinformation
VERDAD, a tool that helps journalists monitor Spanish-language radio broadcasts to spot misinformation and disinformation, has received a $350,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation to further extend its reach and capabilities.
Mistakes news startups make – and how to avoid them
What you can learn from other newsrooms’ wayward decisions.
New research effort examines impact of ‘no comment’ by public figures in news articles — and what can be done about it
After a landmark study of burnout in journalism that concluded in 2024, RJI is once again partnering with research firm SmithGeiger for a national survey of news professionals and — this time — members of the public to learn more about the evolving relationship between the industry and public figures.
Inside the business of obituaries in weekly newspapers
Study shows that paid obits bring in little income but are nearly universal.
Not invisible: How Enlace Latino NC tells the stories others miss
Five questions with Paola Jaramillo.