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News innovators and public interest advocates are working tirelessly for policies that support journalism and the communities they serve. With so much at stake, this section offers a simple way to learn more about some of the pressing policy issues facing the news and information field. We welcome organizations that work across news, information and policy networks to inform and educate others. Please feel free to suggest additional resources you think should be included.

Guide to the IRS Decision-Making Process for Journalism and Publishing Non-profits

Crack the IRS code on nonprofit status using this Q&A guide designed with publishers in mind. The Berkman Center’s Digital Media Law Project breaks down complex information into bite-sized bits.

Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index 2011-2012

“Democracy needs media freedom,” says Reporters Without Borders’ report on press restrictions around the globe. Arrests and beatings during Occupy coverage dropped the US to 47th place.

Online Publishers Association

The other online publishing news association. Membership is pricey, but the site offers free, useful research on trends in advertising and technology. Representing the interests of publishers.

On The Media

A weekly public radio show slicing deep into issues of media literacy and journalism. Podcast OTM to stay up to speed on the forces at work shaping journalism today.

Report: Mapping Digital Media – United States

An examination of “the global opportunities and risks created by the transition from traditional to digital media” - and the potential impact on democracy.

Columbia Journalism Review (CJR)

Chronicling journalism for half a century, the CJR outs trends and offers analysis from a wide range of experts on the evolving, expanding field of journalism.

Investigative News Network

Networking nonprofit investigative news outlets to leverage resources and know-how.

Electronic Frontier Foundation

A long-established, donor-supported membership organization fighting to protect fundamental freedoms in the electronic, networked world.

Pew Research Center

Spotting, tracking and explaining trends and practices, Pew research offers rich insights into media, people, and the changing ways they interact.

State Integrity Investigation

“Keeping government honest” - CPI, PRI and Global Integrity unite forces to investigate the integrity of all 50 state governments and lay groundwork for deeper local digging.
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