RJI Fellows stories
Taking the first step: How to explore walking tours for your newsroom
Consider these four factors during your first brainstorm.
What is a non-traditional newsroom?
Co-ops, staff-led nonprofits, and democratically-run newsrooms are on the rise.
Before entering a space
Insights from the other side of the lens.
Understanding the difference between substance use disorders and addiction
The distinction is important, but sometimes gets blurred in media coverage.
Should journalists try to make change in the world?
We already are, we just don’t call it that.
A roadmap to resources for reporting on drugs
Creating a guide to help journalists shift from drug war framing to a health-centered approach.
Why walking tours offer another medium for local journalism
Let’s step outside and take a walk with our community.
Journalists are building the newsrooms they want to work for
Developing resources to help non-traditional newsrooms thrive.
When a press pass should shield us
Immigration coverage must be more in-depth, and we need more reporters to ensure that.
Why journalists need a theory of change
A simple framework to help us decide how to put our limited resources to use.