Protecting Newspapers and Freedom of the Press
The America's Newspapers Foundation supports programs that protect the First Amendment and other issues related to open government and free speech. Find out more about these programs here.
Newspaper Research and Marketing
Providing actionable information and helping local newspapers tell their story are priorities for America's Newspapers programs. The 2023 Local Newspaper Study is the industry's most complete national research project available for local newspapers. Find out more about research and marketing projects here.
Open Government Legal Fund
The Open Government Litigation Fund is dedicated to providing support for necessary legal action— primarily the initial costs of drafting, filing, and serving a lawsuit — to enforce the public’s right to know through access to government records and meetings. For more information about the Fund, contact Dean Ridings, America’s Newspapers CEO, at dridings@newspapers.org.
Find more information about the Open Government Litigation Fund here.
Industry-leading Events
Bringing media executives together to collaborate is critical to the mission of the America's Newspapers Foundation. The annual Mega-Conference, Senior Leadership Conference and Family & Independent Owners meetings provide environments to engage and learn from other professionals. Find out more about events and conferences here.