Tag: writing
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Don’t Give Up on Service Journalism
The latest Reuters Institute Journalism and Technology Trends and Predictions 2026 report identifies a growing belief among media leaders that service journalism will become less important in the age of artificial intelligence. The reasoning is understandable. If a resident wants to know how to apply for a permit, register to vote, pay a utility bill,…
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The Power of Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Why I fight for transparency—and what it looks like in practice I’ve seen firsthand what happens when people don’t have the information they need. As a journalist, I sat with families who couldn’t get clear answers, and I chased down stories because the truth mattered. Later, in government, I realized the same principle applied on…
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Dear Me: Journalism graduate shares journey from foster care to master’s degree
Dear Me, You don’t know it yet, but you’re going to surprise yourself. Not just once but again and again. One day, you’ll look back at everything you went through and realize you weren’t broken; you were just unfinished. Right now, things feel hard in a way that doesn’t have words. You’re hurting. You’re angry.…
