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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.

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.

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.

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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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?

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.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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A golden age, or a gilded age? | In Focus

The most-well off are benefiting from the middle- and lower-class.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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Pity poor Meta, suffering so in WA | The Free Press initiative

A $35 million penalty upheld against the company for violating political advertising transparency laws.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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Overwhelmed? It’s time to focus on just a few | In Focus

The temptation to block everything out is strong. Now’s not the time to bury your head in the…

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

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More details, and friction, around Washington news fellowship | Free Press Initiative

Reporters in the program get paid more than newsroom journalists. That could be a problem.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

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New publication launches in Issaquah, fellowship proceeds | The Free Press Initiative

The Issaquah Spotlight debuted in the first week of June.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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Can Golden Ages last? Comparing the U.S. to Rome | In Focus

Can this country again unite under one banner and come out stronger than before?

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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World Cup vs. Seattle area traffic | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

This cartoon by Frank Shiers references how road construction will be limited when the World Cup comes to…

Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.

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Washington employers are looking for the exit | Commentary

Back in February, when the Association of Washington Business released a survey showing that nearly one in five…

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We learned English in buildings the U.S. bombed | Commentary

On March 2, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked about reports that a U.S. strike had hit…

Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.

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Two words employers deserve to hear more often | Commentary

If you own or operate a business in Washington, I’m curious — when is the last time you…