Trump’s wrong, reporters aren’t buying fancy new cars | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor
At a rally Saturday in Iowa, the former president attacked the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, a bipartisan bill that would help save the local news...
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Will Facebook pay the piper after whistleblower revelations? | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor
Will the Facebook whistleblower revelations finally prompt Congress to reform privacy and competition laws, to address harms caused by dominant tech platforms? U.S. Sen. Maria...
‘They make it up as they go along’: Study sheds light on Google news deals, Australia’s pushback | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor
Facebook is getting all sorts of attention for whistleblower revelations. But don't overlook a searing new report from a British trade publication on troubles with...
Civic-minded tech exec buys 20 newspapers from Gannett | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor
Jeremy Gulban is the latest tech executive who believes his technical and business expertise can save newspapers he's acquiring.
‘Storm Lake’ documentary at SIFF captures journalism calling, crisis | Brier Dudley / Save the Free Press
The timing couldn't be better for "Storm Lake," a documentary about a remarkable Iowa newspaper and the challenges and importance of local journalism. The film...
Canada saving its free press | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor
Canada is showing the U.S. how it's done when it comes to saving local news reporting that's essential to democracy. Its newly elected government may...
Study: Fewer Americans getting news from Facebook | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor
Fewer Americans are getting news from social media, particularly Facebook, according to a new study from Pew Research. Perhaps all the scrutiny of Facebook missteps...
Public wants state to help struggling newspapers | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor
A hearing on whether Washington state should help sustain local newspapers drew eloquent and impassioned support from citizens. This should be heard by legislators who...
Local journalism bill advances | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor
A measure to help save local journalism is advancing in Congress.
Q&A: Sen. Ron Wyden on saving local news, democracy | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor
Critical legislation to help save local journalism is finally advancing. A key supporter, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Portland Democrat, shares his outlook and explains...