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Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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National Trust for Local News CEO on saving newspapers in Georgia and beyond | The Free Press Initiative

The Trust was hit with the reality of the news business last year. Its new financial stability looks…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers.

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There’s no place like the FUSION gala| Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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Communication styles matter in marriages and government | In Focus

There are Avoiders, Screamers, and Negotiators. Which are you?

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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Canadian research finds that, no, government support doesn’t skew news | The Free Press Initiative

Instinct says government shouldn’t fund local news. But investigative watchdogs haven’t curbed their criticisms.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Spider-Man vs. Surveillance state | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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The U.S. has only made Iran stronger | In Focus

Winning a war is not as easy as it once was. Iran’s flexibility has outfoxed America at many…

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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The U.S. has only made Iran stronger | In Focus

Winning a war is not as easy as it once was. Iran’s flexibility has outfoxed America at many…

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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When newspapers go, partisanship grows and lies are believed | The Free Press Initiative

No wonder voters are angry, dissatisfied and choosing more extreme candidates, with or without experience.

Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident and has drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers.

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Stage One Burn Ban | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident and has drawn political cartoons for over forty years.…

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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The difference between cowardice and courage | In Focus

It’s not enough to acknowledge fear. You have to take a stand, even if it’s a risk.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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The difference between cowardice and courage | In Focus

It’s not enough to acknowledge fear. You have to take a stand, even if it’s a risk.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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Project gets high schoolers reading newspapers — c’est magnifique! | The Free Press Initiative

Want to get young people reading papers? Give them free subscriptions.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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Project gets high schoolers reading newspapers — c’est magnifique! | The Free Press Initiative

Want to get young people reading papers? Give them free subscriptions.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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The difference between cowardice and courage | In Focus

It’s not enough to acknowledge fear. You have to take a stand, even if it’s a risk.

Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident and has drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers.

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Fate of Seahawks yet to come | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident and has drawn political cartoons for over forty years.…

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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Past, present, or future: Which are you stuck in? | In Focus

We should strive to hold all three in balance.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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A second Belgium-U.S. showdown | The Free Press Initiative

Europe is well ahead of the U.S. in protecting the news industry from online theft.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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Local newspapers’ AI lawsuit is a righteous battle | The Free Press Institute

Is AI training “fair use” of newspaper content?

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Don’t jack up, PSE | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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Cook, Slaughter rulings protect the wealthy | In Focus

These SCOTUS decisions seem contradictory on their faces. However, they have a unified goal.