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Welcome to 2026!
I'm a list maker by nature, drawn to the tactile engagement of writing things down then crossing each item off. But resolutions have never really been my jam. There's just something about them that seems ... I don't know, somehow compulsory. They just aren't my vibe.
That said, I do love being exposed to new ideas about the world we share. Working on this newsletter each week has afforded me a good opportunity to lean into that learning, thanks to some terrific nonprofit outlets that I was introduced to in 2025.
Here's a short, incomplete list of just some of the smart groups that are doing compelling, niche work:
Borderless Magazine — Immigration reporting.
Canary Media — Clean energy journalism.
Circle of Blue — Water journalism. (If your inner monologue is saying, 'water journalism' please note: I had the same reaction. But they do great storytelling.)
Daily Yonder — Rural reporting.
The Dispatch — Conservative reporting.
Reveal — Investigative reporting.
And don't forget the Indiana nonprofits who do consistently great work:
Capital B Gary — Hyperlocal reporting in Gary and Lake County.
Chalkbeat Indiana — Statewide education reporting.
Indiana Capital Chronicle — State government news.
Indiana Public Broadcasting — Network of public news networks.
Mirror Indy — Hyperlocal reporting in Indianapolis.
The Indiana Citizen — Civic engagement reporting.
The Statehouse File — Statehouse coverage.
Here's hoping your new year is full of joy and a few unplanned, but welcomed, surprises.
As always, thanks for reading. |
