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Restoring the Public's Trust in American Journalism

Faith in crucial institutions requires the free flow of reliable information.
Source: Shannon Stapleton / Reuters / Zak Bickel

The internet mirrors society, reflecting our strengths and weaknesses. A healthy society and a healthy internet share the same vital forces: individuals taking action, making things, solving problems, and ultimately building our own environment. We need both technology and social commitment to create spaces where healthy democracies will flourish.

As citizens, we have

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