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Powering News
February 26, 2026
RJI Fellows Class of 2025–2026

Announcing Powering News: Free resources for worker-friendly newsrooms

Support for journalists who want a voice and a vote in their newsroom, plus the first newsroom database launches.

Grid showing the position of a variety of independent newsrooms with governance on one axis and management on the other
February 11, 2026
RJI Fellows Class of 2025–2026

Worker-friendly newsrooms are not all the same

Co-ops, staff-run nonprofits and democratic newsrooms take a mix-and-match approach to how they operate.

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January 22, 2026
RJI Fellows Class of 2025–2026

Mistakes news startups make – and how to avoid them

What you can learn from other newsrooms’ wayward decisions.

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December 10, 2025
RJI Fellows Class of 2025–2026

5 ways to make better decisions in your newsroom

How to ditch consensus and move your team forward.

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November 24, 2025
RJI Fellows Class of 2025–2026

Newsrooms embrace pay cuts for the greater good

Coops, staff-run nonprofits, and democratic newsrooms are saving jobs by making tough decisions together.

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September 8, 2025
RJI Fellows Class of 2025–2026

What is a non-traditional newsroom?

Co-ops, staff-led nonprofits, and democratically-run newsrooms are on the rise.

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August 7, 2025
RJI Fellows Class of 2025–2026

Journalists are building the newsrooms they want to work for

Developing resources to help non-traditional newsrooms thrive.

Excellence.is. Take your organization from good to outstanding. Purple Pen Labs. RJI.
February 28, 2025
RJI Fellows Class of 2025–2026

Excellence.is within reach

Operational excellence isn’t just about avoiding disasters — it’s about unlocking your organization’s full potential.

Zoom calls and other virtual meetings have become a permanent part of how many workplaces, including newsrooms, function. Photo: Christopher Montgomery | Unsplash
June 5, 2023
RJI Fellows Class of 2025–2026

10 things to build community in your remote or hybrid news organization

Even before the pandemic, reporters would often file from coffee shops, cars or living room floors — so we are familiar with a remote or hybrid work setting. Despite this, it’s still easy to feel isolated or disconnected from our colleagues when everyone isn’t given the opportunity to see each other and build relationships in … Continued

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