Sarabeth Berman
@sarabethb.bsky.social
CEO of American Journalism Project @theajp.bsky.social, fighting for the future of local news. Mom, married to @eosnos.bsky.social.
Proud to welcome @cardinalnews.org, @civilbeat.bsky.social and @nashvillebanner.bsky.social to @theajp.bsky.social’s portfolio.
These news outlets deliver the kind of independent, reliable reporting that keeps communities informed and institutions accountable. More: www.theajp.org/news-insight...
These news outlets deliver the kind of independent, reliable reporting that keeps communities informed and institutions accountable. More: www.theajp.org/news-insight...
American Journalism Project invests $3.5 million in the growth of three local news organizations - American Journalism Project
WASHINGTON — Oct. 28, 2025 — The American Journalism Project today announced $3.5 million in new support for three nonprofit local news organizations: Cardinal News, Honolulu Civil Beat and the Nashvi...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Proud to welcome @cardinalnews.org, @civilbeat.bsky.social and @nashvillebanner.bsky.social to @theajp.bsky.social’s portfolio.
These news outlets deliver the kind of independent, reliable reporting that keeps communities informed and institutions accountable. More: www.theajp.org/news-insight...
These news outlets deliver the kind of independent, reliable reporting that keeps communities informed and institutions accountable. More: www.theajp.org/news-insight...
The @tulsaflyer.bsky.social is here: a new local newsroom for Tulsa, built on local roots & shared stories.
The name nods to Tulsa’s aviation past, & the newsroom expands the legacy of The Oklahoma Eagle, delivering reporting that reaches people where they are. tulsaflyer.org/tulsa-flyer-...
The name nods to Tulsa’s aviation past, & the newsroom expands the legacy of The Oklahoma Eagle, delivering reporting that reaches people where they are. tulsaflyer.org/tulsa-flyer-...
Tulsa Flyer Launches
New nonprofit news organization the Tulsa Flyer launches its free daily news website, vastly expanding journalism that serves Tulsa’s needs
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October 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The @tulsaflyer.bsky.social is here: a new local newsroom for Tulsa, built on local roots & shared stories.
The name nods to Tulsa’s aviation past, & the newsroom expands the legacy of The Oklahoma Eagle, delivering reporting that reaches people where they are. tulsaflyer.org/tulsa-flyer-...
The name nods to Tulsa’s aviation past, & the newsroom expands the legacy of The Oklahoma Eagle, delivering reporting that reaches people where they are. tulsaflyer.org/tulsa-flyer-...
Through six years of strategic investment, @theajp.bsky.social has helped build a stronger #localnews field.
Our 2025 Impact Report shows real progress:
➡️ $128M in revenue
➡️ 717 full-time newsroom staff
➡️ 86% of portfolio orgs grew revenue in 2024
www.theajp.org/about/impact/
Our 2025 Impact Report shows real progress:
➡️ $128M in revenue
➡️ 717 full-time newsroom staff
➡️ 86% of portfolio orgs grew revenue in 2024
www.theajp.org/about/impact/
Impact - American Journalism Project
We're helping to build a new generation of nonprofit local newsrooms. Read our 2025 Impact Report.
www.theajp.org
October 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Through six years of strategic investment, @theajp.bsky.social has helped build a stronger #localnews field.
Our 2025 Impact Report shows real progress:
➡️ $128M in revenue
➡️ 717 full-time newsroom staff
➡️ 86% of portfolio orgs grew revenue in 2024
www.theajp.org/about/impact/
Our 2025 Impact Report shows real progress:
➡️ $128M in revenue
➡️ 717 full-time newsroom staff
➡️ 86% of portfolio orgs grew revenue in 2024
www.theajp.org/about/impact/
Rebuilding trust starts locally.
@theajp.bsky.social is a finalist for the Trust in American Institutions Challenge from Lever for Change and @reidhoffman.bsky.social, recognizing bold ideas to renew trust in institutions across the country.
leverforchange.org/article/pres...
@theajp.bsky.social is a finalist for the Trust in American Institutions Challenge from Lever for Change and @reidhoffman.bsky.social, recognizing bold ideas to renew trust in institutions across the country.
leverforchange.org/article/pres...
Lever for Change and Reid Hoffman Announce Five Finalists for $10 Million Challenge to Increase Trust in U.S. Institutions - Lever for Change
Chicago, IL, September 30, 2025 – Today, Reid Hoffman and Lever for Change announced five finalists for The Trust in American Institutions Challenge, a $10…
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September 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Rebuilding trust starts locally.
@theajp.bsky.social is a finalist for the Trust in American Institutions Challenge from Lever for Change and @reidhoffman.bsky.social, recognizing bold ideas to renew trust in institutions across the country.
leverforchange.org/article/pres...
@theajp.bsky.social is a finalist for the Trust in American Institutions Challenge from Lever for Change and @reidhoffman.bsky.social, recognizing bold ideas to renew trust in institutions across the country.
leverforchange.org/article/pres...
Looking forward to joining Len Downie, former @washingtonpost.com editor and current ASU professor, on Aug. 23 for a conversation on the future of #localnews.
His new report focuses on *what’s working* to ensure communities have access to trusted local reporting. politics-prose.com/leonard-downie
His new report focuses on *what’s working* to ensure communities have access to trusted local reporting. politics-prose.com/leonard-downie
Leonard Downie — The Future of Local News: A Turning Point - with Sarabeth Berman — at Conn Ave
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August 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Looking forward to joining Len Downie, former @washingtonpost.com editor and current ASU professor, on Aug. 23 for a conversation on the future of #localnews.
His new report focuses on *what’s working* to ensure communities have access to trusted local reporting. politics-prose.com/leonard-downie
His new report focuses on *what’s working* to ensure communities have access to trusted local reporting. politics-prose.com/leonard-downie
Grateful to the MacArthur Foundation for its leadership in mobilizing support for one of the most urgent challenges of our time: the need for trusted, local journalism. Proud to continue our partnership through this new grant to the @theajp.bsky.social
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MacArthur Foundation invests $1.5 million in the American Journalism Project’s work to strengthen local news ecosystems - American Journalism Project
Support from MacArthur’s Big Bets Program will strengthen nonprofit news infrastructure and expand access to trusted local journalism.
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July 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Grateful to the MacArthur Foundation for its leadership in mobilizing support for one of the most urgent challenges of our time: the need for trusted, local journalism. Proud to continue our partnership through this new grant to the @theajp.bsky.social
www.theajp.org/news-insight...
www.theajp.org/news-insight...
@theajp.bsky.social is making a new $1.8M investment in @SpotlightPA. We’ve seen what this newsroom can achieve — growing its team, increasing revenue and deepening its impact. Their work offers lessons for local news across the country.
July 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
@theajp.bsky.social is making a new $1.8M investment in @SpotlightPA. We’ve seen what this newsroom can achieve — growing its team, increasing revenue and deepening its impact. Their work offers lessons for local news across the country.
As #localnews outlets work to meet their communities’ information needs, growing audiences are essential.
New support from Google News Initiative will help @theajp.bsky.social launch a digital marketing accelerator & deepen efforts to strengthen nonprofit news. www.theajp.org/news-insight...
New support from Google News Initiative will help @theajp.bsky.social launch a digital marketing accelerator & deepen efforts to strengthen nonprofit news. www.theajp.org/news-insight...
American Journalism Project announces new support from Google
New support will fuel the strategic growth of nonprofit local news organizations and support new learning opportunities in digital marketing for newsrooms
www.theajp.org
June 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
As #localnews outlets work to meet their communities’ information needs, growing audiences are essential.
New support from Google News Initiative will help @theajp.bsky.social launch a digital marketing accelerator & deepen efforts to strengthen nonprofit news. www.theajp.org/news-insight...
New support from Google News Initiative will help @theajp.bsky.social launch a digital marketing accelerator & deepen efforts to strengthen nonprofit news. www.theajp.org/news-insight...
In its first year, Mirror Indy’s shows what’s possible with a mission-driven coalition, community leadership, ambitious journalism, and early investment in sustainability. www.theajp.org/free-press-i...
Hundreds of Hoosiers came together to launch a nonprofit local news startup. One year later, here’s how it’s going. - American Journalism Project
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June 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
In its first year, Mirror Indy’s shows what’s possible with a mission-driven coalition, community leadership, ambitious journalism, and early investment in sustainability. www.theajp.org/free-press-i...
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In her opening remarks at AJPalooza, @sarabethb.bsky.social highlighted local journalism’s role in strengthening the “Middle Ring,” the network of people who aren’t your family or strangers.
“Local journalism doesn’t just preserve memory, it strengthens civic life.”
www.cjr.org/analysis/loc...
“Local journalism doesn’t just preserve memory, it strengthens civic life.”
www.cjr.org/analysis/loc...
Local Journalism Thrives on Ambition and Optimism
At a critical moment for public service journalism, the American Journalism Project is growing local news—and it’s working.
www.cjr.org
May 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
In her opening remarks at AJPalooza, @sarabethb.bsky.social highlighted local journalism’s role in strengthening the “Middle Ring,” the network of people who aren’t your family or strangers.
“Local journalism doesn’t just preserve memory, it strengthens civic life.”
www.cjr.org/analysis/loc...
“Local journalism doesn’t just preserve memory, it strengthens civic life.”
www.cjr.org/analysis/loc...
Earlier this month, @theajp.bsky.social gathered with its portfolio, funders & partners at AJPalooza to reflect on where local journalism is—and where it’s headed.
My remarks from the event were published in @columjournreview.bsky.social:
www.cjr.org/analysis/loc...
My remarks from the event were published in @columjournreview.bsky.social:
www.cjr.org/analysis/loc...
Local Journalism Thrives on Ambition and Optimism
At a critical moment for public service journalism, the American Journalism Project is growing local news—and it’s working.
www.cjr.org
May 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Earlier this month, @theajp.bsky.social gathered with its portfolio, funders & partners at AJPalooza to reflect on where local journalism is—and where it’s headed.
My remarks from the event were published in @columjournreview.bsky.social:
www.cjr.org/analysis/loc...
My remarks from the event were published in @columjournreview.bsky.social:
www.cjr.org/analysis/loc...
Proud to see our collaboration with JPMorganChase expand to support three more AJP-supported newsrooms.
It reflects growing momentum behind the idea that #localnews is civic infrastructure — and that businesses have a role to play in sustaining it. www.theajp.org/news-insight...
It reflects growing momentum behind the idea that #localnews is civic infrastructure — and that businesses have a role to play in sustaining it. www.theajp.org/news-insight...
American Journalism Project and JPMorganChase expand collaboration to strengthen local news
The American Journalism Project and JPMorganChase announced an expansion of their collaboration to support three additional members of the American Journalism Project’s portfolio, bringing the total n...
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May 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Proud to see our collaboration with JPMorganChase expand to support three more AJP-supported newsrooms.
It reflects growing momentum behind the idea that #localnews is civic infrastructure — and that businesses have a role to play in sustaining it. www.theajp.org/news-insight...
It reflects growing momentum behind the idea that #localnews is civic infrastructure — and that businesses have a role to play in sustaining it. www.theajp.org/news-insight...
Thrilled to share the Quadrivium Foundation is investing $5M in @theajp.bsky.social to help expand access to trusted #localnews and strengthen civic life nationwide.
Grateful for their continued support and belief in this mission. www.theajp.org/news-insight...
Grateful for their continued support and belief in this mission. www.theajp.org/news-insight...
Quadrivium Foundation renews support for American Journalism Project with $5 million investment - American Journalism Project
This new investment will expand AJP's national reach, scale innovative local news models, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of independent journalism across the country.
www.theajp.org
April 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Thrilled to share the Quadrivium Foundation is investing $5M in @theajp.bsky.social to help expand access to trusted #localnews and strengthen civic life nationwide.
Grateful for their continued support and belief in this mission. www.theajp.org/news-insight...
Grateful for their continued support and belief in this mission. www.theajp.org/news-insight...
It is with a heavy heart that I share news of the passing of John Thornton, a dear friend & co-founder and board member of AJP. John was the visionary behind our work — his legacy will continue to inspire us all, and he will be dearly missed www.theajp.org/news-insight...
A tribute to John Thornton, venture capitalist and local journalism pioneer - American Journalism Project
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April 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It is with a heavy heart that I share news of the passing of John Thornton, a dear friend & co-founder and board member of AJP. John was the visionary behind our work — his legacy will continue to inspire us all, and he will be dearly missed www.theajp.org/news-insight...
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“Local news needs to be regarded as a public good. This is an opportunity for philanthropy to step in.” @sarabethb.bsky.social from @theajp.bsky.social at #ISOJ2025 panel on creating funds to finance journalism.
March 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“Local news needs to be regarded as a public good. This is an opportunity for philanthropy to step in.” @sarabethb.bsky.social from @theajp.bsky.social at #ISOJ2025 panel on creating funds to finance journalism.
Proud to welcome @knightfoundation.org’s Jim Brady to @JournalismProj’s board and to have Irving Washington step into the role of chair. Grateful to Joe Natoli for his steady leadership and continued service on our board.
More: www.theajp.org/news-insight...
More: www.theajp.org/news-insight...
Welcoming new leadership to the American Journalism Project’s Board - American Journalism Project
www.theajp.org
March 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Proud to welcome @knightfoundation.org’s Jim Brady to @JournalismProj’s board and to have Irving Washington step into the role of chair. Grateful to Joe Natoli for his steady leadership and continued service on our board.
More: www.theajp.org/news-insight...
More: www.theajp.org/news-insight...
Skyline Foundation’s increased investment in @theajp.bsky.social will help scale #localnews, strengthen newsrooms, and expand our reach. It reflects the momentum behind the nonprofit news model — and the crucial role philanthropy plays in strengthening independent journalism.
Skyline Foundation invests $4.5 million in the American Journalism Project to expand local news innovation - American Journalism Project
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March 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Skyline Foundation’s increased investment in @theajp.bsky.social will help scale #localnews, strengthen newsrooms, and expand our reach. It reflects the momentum behind the nonprofit news model — and the crucial role philanthropy plays in strengthening independent journalism.
Last fall @texastribune.org announced their plans to launch a network of local news, starting in Waco. Today, they announced their founding team wacobridge.org/people/
People - The Waco Bridge
Our Staff ANDREA KOSAR Andrea Kosar is the general manager for the Bridge, where she is responsible for the business and operational aspects. Previously, she served as president/CEO of the Cen-Tex His...
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February 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Last fall @texastribune.org announced their plans to launch a network of local news, starting in Waco. Today, they announced their founding team wacobridge.org/people/
Nonprofit local news is growing fast, and @knightfdn.bsky.social's $25M investment in @theajp.bsky.social is a testament to its momentum.
With this support, we'll fund more newsrooms and launch the Knight Resiliency Lab to strengthen nonprofit local news for the long term. More:
With this support, we'll fund more newsrooms and launch the Knight Resiliency Lab to strengthen nonprofit local news for the long term. More:
Exclusive: Knight Foundation invests $25M in American Journalism Project
The money will be used to grow AJP's reach from supporting 50 local newsrooms today to 60 over the next three years,
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February 18, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Nonprofit local news is growing fast, and @knightfdn.bsky.social's $25M investment in @theajp.bsky.social is a testament to its momentum.
With this support, we'll fund more newsrooms and launch the Knight Resiliency Lab to strengthen nonprofit local news for the long term. More:
With this support, we'll fund more newsrooms and launch the Knight Resiliency Lab to strengthen nonprofit local news for the long term. More:
Reposted by Sarabeth Berman
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Rutherford Chang, highly original conceptual artist, familiar to Asia hands, e.g. in 2008, he cut out 4,000 ink-dot sketches from the WSJ and reassembled them into a yearbook-like piece of art. A study of priorities and power. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/a...
February 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Rutherford Chang, highly original conceptual artist, familiar to Asia hands, e.g. in 2008, he cut out 4,000 ink-dot sketches from the WSJ and reassembled them into a yearbook-like piece of art. A study of priorities and power. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/a...
The L.A. Local News Initiative, supported by @theajp.bsky.social, was created to ensure residents have access to trusted reporting. Today, it takes a key step forward with the appointment of its founding CEO—an important move toward a sustainable model for #localnews in L.A.
L.A. Local News Initiative names social impact leader Michele Siqueiros as founding CEO | What's New | Los Angeles Local News Initiative
Written on Feb 11, 2025 | Siqueiros will helm a historic effort to ensure the future of local, independent journalism in Los Angeles
www.localnewsforla.org
February 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The L.A. Local News Initiative, supported by @theajp.bsky.social, was created to ensure residents have access to trusted reporting. Today, it takes a key step forward with the appointment of its founding CEO—an important move toward a sustainable model for #localnews in L.A.
Journalism's future depends on nurturing talent & bringing in fresh perspectives.
Excited for @theajp.bsky.social's partnership with @newmarkjplus.bsky.social & Blue Engine Collaborative on a new business certificate to help recruit & equip nonprofit news leaders. More:
Excited for @theajp.bsky.social's partnership with @newmarkjplus.bsky.social & Blue Engine Collaborative on a new business certificate to help recruit & equip nonprofit news leaders. More:
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February 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Journalism's future depends on nurturing talent & bringing in fresh perspectives.
Excited for @theajp.bsky.social's partnership with @newmarkjplus.bsky.social & Blue Engine Collaborative on a new business certificate to help recruit & equip nonprofit news leaders. More:
Excited for @theajp.bsky.social's partnership with @newmarkjplus.bsky.social & Blue Engine Collaborative on a new business certificate to help recruit & equip nonprofit news leaders. More:
Reposted by Sarabeth Berman
The latest from Marshall Ramsey: Gulf of Snow
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January 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The latest from Marshall Ramsey: Gulf of Snow
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The information is, once again, asymmetric
And while we’re at it, could someone give EJ Dionne a medal
December 21, 2024 at 3:27 PM
The information is, once again, asymmetric
"GOOD news about the news!" New investments & innovative models are helping to deliver high-quality reporting to communities. Thanks to @brianstelter.bsky.social for highlighting this momentum in @cnn.com's Reliable Sources newsletter. Read more: view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/173...
December 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM
"GOOD news about the news!" New investments & innovative models are helping to deliver high-quality reporting to communities. Thanks to @brianstelter.bsky.social for highlighting this momentum in @cnn.com's Reliable Sources newsletter. Read more: view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/173...