Brier Dudley

May 7, 2021 at 1:48 pm

Nonprofit versus for-profit news: A conversation with Steven Waldman | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor

Foundations and civic leaders "are finally waking up to the fact that collapsing local news is not good for their community," said Steven Waldman, president...

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April 30, 2021 at 1:43 pm

How you can help local journalism survive, thrive | Brier Dudley / Save the Free Press editor

Despite all the frustration with "the media," more than a few people are deeply concerned about the prospect of losing daily newspapers and other trusted...

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April 23, 2021 at 2:12 pm

Regional dailies evolve amid efforts to sustain local news | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor

Regional newspapers are evolving and adapting to the digital marketplace. But progress is uneven, uncertain and hindered by tech platform behaviors that federal investigators believe...

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April 9, 2021 at 2:19 pm

Indiana publisher irrigates the news desert | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor

It's great to see billionaires trying to save top-tier daily newspapers in big cities. But such civic-minded investors are especially needed at local and regional...

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April 2, 2021 at 11:53 am

Desperate Kansas City newspaper gets creative | Brier Dudley / Free Press editor

A small Missouri newspaper's desperate effort to survive is getting national attention and drawing community support. But will its representatives in Congress help it and...

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March 26, 2021 at 2:42 pm

Biden infrastructure plan should help local news | Brier Dudley / Times free press editor

Taxpayers would get more out of President Biden's infrastructure package, and the overall effort to grow the economy would be stronger and more inclusive, if...

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March 19, 2021 at 2:34 pm

David vs. Goliath: Small publisher’s lawyer optimistic in battle against Google and Facebook | Brier Dudley / Times Free Press editor

In an interview with Free Press editor Brier Dudley, a lawyer provides more details - and an eye-popping projection - about a small newspaper company's...

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March 12, 2021 at 2:24 pm

Next for Congress: Saving the nation’s local free press | Brier Dudley / Times Free Press editor

Momentum is building in Congress to help save the local free press system, including an important antitrust bill filed Wednesday with bipartisan support. But much...

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March 5, 2021 at 2:58 pm

Newspapers’ liberal agenda and other reader questions | Brier Dudley / Times Free Press editor

Why should people support a newspaper they think is biased? Brier Dudley responds to this and a few other recent questions from readers.

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February 26, 2021 at 2:02 pm

Yakima highlights need for press support | Brier Dudley / Save the Free Press

With losses mounting at its Yakima subsidiary, The Seattle Times is selling the Yakima Herald-Republic building and cutting about 50 jobs. Similar cost cutting is...

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