“Don’t Wait for Permission” and more wisdom from Report for America’s 2025 Corps Member Graduation

https://vimeo.com/1090105443?share=copy “Don’t Wait for Permission” and more wisdom from Report for America’s 2025 Corps Member Graduation  May 29, 2025 – Days after announcing a new cohort of 107 incoming corps members, Report for America honored the talent and contributions of 98 corps members graduating from the national service journalism program during an inspiring virtual ceremony. 

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Report for America Welcomes Summer Intern Cohort to Help Prepare Rising Journalists for the Newsroom

Report for America today announced a new collegiate paid summer internship program, designed to fill one of the most common gaps on a rising journalist’s resume: professional newsroom experience. This 10-week program supports journalism students by placing them in community newsrooms and providing training, mentoring and financial support. The program, run in partnership with select

Report for America responds to challenges facing local news by placing 107 journalists in newsrooms across the country

Report for America responds to challenges facing local news by placing 107 journalists in newsrooms across the country The corps members, including 14 CatchLight photojournalist Fellows, begin their service in July, growing the active local reporting corps to 187 May 21, 2025 – Report for America announced today the placement of 107 journalists in newsrooms

Celebrating World Press Freedom Day

World Press Freedom Day is a vital reminder of the importance of independent journalism and the essential role a free press plays in society. As we mark the global observance of this day, we recognize the courageous work of corps members who leverage their reporting to keep the public informed, and uncover truth. Read some

Earth Day 2025: Interviews with Report for America’s Environmental Reporters

This Earth Day, we are honored to highlight three Report for America corps members who, through their reporting, bring attention to overlooked environmental issues, empower communities to demand accountability, and keep the climate conversation at the forefront of policymaking.  These corps members spoke with us about the importance of environmental coverage in their communities. Your support

Spotlighting discrimination lawsuits against Chicago utility giant

CHICAGO – Several employees openly talked to The TRiiBE’s Corli Jay about lawsuits filed against the utility company ConEd, alleging civil rights violations, a hostile work environment and unlawful employment practices. Focusing on one former employee who worked at ComEd for over ten years, Corli’s piece details the allegations including hostile work environment, discrimination, blackballing,

Anti-LGBTQ+ boycott backfires in Ohio

LANCASTER, Ohio – Ben Jodway reports on the LGBTQ+ community in rural Ohio for the Buckeye Flame, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to representing the voices of LGBTQ+ Ohioans. In this piece, he reveals that a recent conservative boycott in the small town of Lancaster, Ohio, is just part of increasing division in the community. Ben’s