Solutions Journalism for Beat Reporters: Meeting the Moment

As trust in news declines, solutions journalism offers a path forward. This two-part series, presented by Solutions Journalism Network and Advancing Democracy, helps beat reporters reframe urgent issues through stories of community response and resilience — from defending democracy to adapting to federal funding cuts.

Covering Threats to Democracy Through a Solutions Lens
Oct. 15, 2025 @ 2 p.m. ET
Learn to report on polarization, political violence, and free-speech crackdowns without fueling despair or news avoidance.
Guests: George Chidi (The Guardian), Brandon Tensley (Capital B), Lisa Kurian Philip (WBEZ / Open Campus Media).

Turning Federal Contract Cancellations into Solutions Stories
Oct. 29, 2025 @ 4 p.m. ET
Explore how to use Big Local News tools to uncover the local impact of federal contract cuts and report on innovative community responses.
Guest: Rosie Cima, Senior Data Journalist, Big Local News