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Solutions Journalism Is
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FUTURE OF NEWS
COVERING WHAT WORKS,
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PART OF A HIGHER-QUALITY
NEWS PRODUCT
A UNIVERSE OF STORIES
THAT AREN’T BEING TOLD
A WAY TO BUILD TRUST
WITH YOUR AUDIENCE
TAKING AWAY EXCUSES
TO HOLD POWER TO ACCOUNT
A WAY TO SPARK
CONSTRUCTIVE DISCOURSE
CONNECTING PROBLEMS
AND POSSIBILITIES
RIGOROUS REPORTING ON
RESPONSES TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS

We train and connect journalists to cover what’s missing in today’s news: how people are responding to problems.

We’re working to bring solutions journalism to every newsroom worldwide.

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Solutions journalism, in the words of our network.

Solutions Journalism...

  • Can be character-driven, but focuses in-depth on a response to a problem and how the response works in meaningful detail
  • Focuses on effectiveness, not good intentions, presenting available evidence of results
  • Discusses the limitations of the approach
  • Seeks to provide insight that others can use
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Solutions journalism, in the words of our network.

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From the Blog

26 Top-Notch Solutions Stories (and Kernels of Wisdom) from our Travel Fund Grantees

February 20, 2020

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“This is where journalism is headed”: Apply for the Solutions Journalism Educators Academy

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February 18, 2020

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The Research behind Visuals and Solutions Journalism

February 12, 2020

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Apply for SJN’s Travel Fellowships

Calling all U.S-based journalists to report on what’s working outside of their own communities.

February 7, 2020

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How Investigative Solutions Reporting Helped Spur Congressional Action and a Push for Policy Change

February 7, 2020

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The Best Solutions Journalism of 2019

SJN staff select 20 favorites from the past year.

February 5, 2020

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Election 2020: Opportunities for innovative coverage

February 4, 2020

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Twelve newsrooms join the Solutions Journalism Revenue Project

Can doing solutions journalism lead to new revenue? These newsrooms from around the U.S. will find out.

January 28, 2020

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