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– Nelson Mandela

Recent Stories

  • Ohio's rural Gen Z faces job dilemma: Will talent stay or go?
    Ohio's rural Gen Z faces job dilemma: Will talent stay or go? New research indicated less than half of rural Gen Zers believe they can find a good job in their communities. Despite Ohio's predominantly rural landscape, more than 50% of its residents live in just 10 of the 88 counties, including Butler, Cuyahoga, Franklin, […]
  • Ohio's SB-1 parallels national administration's anti-DEI sentiment
    Ohio's SB-1 parallels national administration's anti-DEI sentiment Debates over academic freedom and diversity initiatives have intensified nationally and in Ohio. Senate Bill 1, known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, proposes significant changes to the state's public higher-education system. The bill aims to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs, prohibit faculty strikes and mandate […]
  • Research shows economic impact of deportation in Ohio, U.S.
    Research shows economic impact of deportation in Ohio, U.S. As nationwide deportation efforts continue, new research examined how past policies have shaped the economy and what could happen if the Trump administration follows through on its plans. In Ohio, immigrants are a key part of the workforce. They make up 6% of workers, own 8% […]
  • Accountability demanded amid training failures as OH jail deaths scrutinized
    Accountability demanded amid training failures as OH jail deaths scrutinized Medical neglect inside Ohio's jails is under scrutiny following the release of a new toolkit by The Marshall Project to aid in investigating in-custody deaths. An investigation into the Cuyahoga County Jail uncovered serious lapses in emergency response. Families of those affected are demanding answers […]
  • ACLU Ohio calls for standalone death penalty legislation
    ACLU Ohio calls for standalone death penalty legislation The ACLU of Ohio is calling for a repeal of the state's current death penalty laws, but some conservative state lawmakers have another idea. House Bill 136, passed in 2021, prohibits the death penalty for offenders with a mental illness. Senate Bill 101, proposed in 2024, would […]
  • Students protest as Ohio Senate weighs higher-ed overhaul
    Students protest as Ohio Senate weighs higher-ed overhaul Ohio Senate Bill 1 is drawing strong reactions across the state, particularly from students in higher education. The bill, which its supporters say aims to promote institutional neutrality, has been met with vocal opposition from students and faculty who argue it threatens academic freedom. Clara Conover, lead […]
  • Do rest stop cameras in Ohio increase safety or infringe on privacy?
    Do rest stop cameras in Ohio increase safety or infringe on privacy? By Hevin Wilkey / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Some Ohio legislators want to have cameras at every highway rest stop by June 2031 to help limit human trafficking and make travelers feel safer. Last […]
  • Ohio workers weigh job stability against work-life balance
    Ohio workers weigh job stability against work-life balance Americans working multiple jobs to cover living expenses has become increasingly common and Ohioans are no exception. According to U.S. Census data, a significant portion of Midwestern workers hold secondary jobs. …(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