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β€œAn educated, enlightened and informed population is one of the surest ways of promoting the health of democracy.”

– Nelson Mandela

Recent Stories

  • 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? 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 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)
  • WIC benefits in Ohio unaffected, but federal spending review sparks concern The White House has rescinded a directive that froze federal grants and loans after a federal judge ruled it unlawful. While the freeze was lifted, a review aimed at eliminating spending on so-called "woke" ideologies will proceed. Advocates in Ohio say the confusion underscores […]
  • Ohio's political landscape, 15 years after Citizens United This week marks 15 years since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. …(Read More)
  • Celebrating Dr. King and new beginnings in Ohio Today, Ohioans come together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events across the state celebrating his contributions to justice and equality. …(Read More)
  • Ohio takes action against human trafficking January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, spotlighting efforts to combat the crime. Human trafficking, the world's second-largest illicit trade, exploits people for sex or labor through force, fraud or coercion. In 2024, Ohio advanced its fight against trafficking by launching its first statewide hotline, 844-END-OHHT for reporting cases. […]
  • Building success for Ohio vets beyond service The Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded GI Bill benefits, removing the 36-month cap for veterans with multiple periods of service. This change is expected to impact more than a million veterans, offering greater access to education and job training. Ohio is home to programs that aim to […]

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