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– Nelson Mandela

Recent Stories

  • How social media strategies are shaping Ohio's vote in 2024 elections
    How social media strategies are shaping Ohio's vote in 2024 elections By Hevin Wilkey / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Kamala Harris has extensively used social media during her presidential campaign to target a key demographic in this election, Generation Z. Patrick Houlihan, president of the […]
  • Ohio schools bring local farms to lunch trays with USDA funding
    Ohio schools bring local farms to lunch trays with USDA funding This October, Ohio schools are celebrating National Farm to School Month by serving local produce in their meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $700 million in new funding for the Local Foods for Schools and Local Foods for Child Care programs, statewide […]
  • Ohio voters to decide on redistricting reform with Issue 1
    Ohio voters to decide on redistricting reform with Issue 1 In the swing state of Ohio, voters will soon decide the fate of State Issue 1, a proposal to establish a 15-member citizens' redistricting commission to draw the state's political maps. Backers of the measure said it is intended to reduce gerrymandering, or changing voting-district […]
  • Ohio voters have more in common than you might think
    Ohio voters have more in common than you might think As Ohio heads into a pivotal election season, the divide between rural and urban voters might seem deep – but one expert says the gap isn't as wide as it appears. An upcoming webinar on "Understanding Rural Voters" will dive into what brings voters from […]
  • Ohio's evolving landscape of student activism
    Ohio's evolving landscape of student activism By Eduardo Miranda Strobel / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Protests at Ohio universities may look different this fall. A new law is requiring higher education institutions to adopt and enforce policies addressing racial, religious and ethnic harassment. The universities […]
  • Ohioans confront event ticketing challenges
    Ohioans confront event ticketing challenges Concert and sports fans in Ohio are expressing growing frustration over rising ticket prices and hidden fees. In response, Congress is considering the TICKET Act, a bipartisan bill which aims to increase transparency by requiring ticket sellers to display all fees upfront. Sally Greenberg, executive director of the National Consumers […]
  • Reports highlight Ohio's evolving voting options for 2024
    Reports highlight Ohio's evolving voting options for 2024 This week, National Voter Registration Day was another timely reminder for Ohioans preparing for the 2024 general election. The latest reports from the Center for Election Innovation and Research shed some light on expanded early voting options across the U.S., including in Ohio. Chris Mann, research director […]
  • Ohio leaders clash over migrant influx, persistent rumors
    Ohio leaders clash over migrant influx, persistent rumors Tensions are rising in Springfield, Ohio, as controversial claims from Sen. J.D. Vance about migrants in the area have garnered national attention. …(Read More)

Mission

Media in the Public Interest (MPI) provides news coverage on critical issues that affect the daily lives of people in the United States. MPI ensures multi-platform news content for hard-pressed media outlets and strengthens the nonprofit sector’s capacity to interact effectively with journalists and the changing media landscape overall.

Vision

Our vision is a more just, sustainable and equitable future achieved through a paradigm shift in cultural norms, ultimately leading to policy changes.

Goal

Our goal is to play a meaningful role in leading our country to that future by partnering with nonprofits and others to improve and increase the quality of public interest media. We implement a three-fold strategy to:

  • Incubate and sustain innovative media projects that report on social, economic and environmental issues
  • Assist journalists in covering the non-profit community
  • Support the non-profit sector to interact more effectively with mass media to inform the public and further a broad range of social goals