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Democracy SOS: A fellowship to help newsrooms advance democracy

Led by Hearken and Solutions Journalism Network, the fellowship will support U.S.-based newsrooms. Apply now!

3 min readJan 19, 2022

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Democracy SOS: A fellowship to help newsrooms advance democracy

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Jennifer Brandel

Playing 2024 on Ultra Hard Mode

I knew going into this year that 2024 would be challenging. After spending a collective 39 years in Chicago, my husband and I made the…

8 min readApr 7, 2024

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Playing 2024 on *Ultra* Hard Mode

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Baltimore Banner: Engaging the Future— 2023 Champion of Curiosity

The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. The Baltimore Banner deploys imagination and art.

4 min readFeb 8, 2024

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Baltimore Banner: Engaging the Future— 2023 Champion of Curiosity

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Vermont Public: Engaging in Emergency — 2023 Champion of Curiosity

The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. Vermont Public responds to catastrophic floods.

3 min readFeb 7, 2024

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Vermont Public: Engaging in Emergency — 2023 Champion of Curiosity

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Vermont Public: Engaging Culture — 2023 Champion of Curiosity

The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. Vermont Public finds the soul of their state!

3 min readFeb 6, 2024

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Vermont Public: Engaging Culture — 2023 Champion of Curiosity

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WBEZ: Engaging Beyond The Headlines— 2023 Champion of Curiosity

The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. WBEZ digs finds human stories beyond the headlines

3 min readFeb 5, 2024

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WBEZ: Engaging Beyond The Headlines— 2023 Champion of Curiosity

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WBEZ: Engaging History — 2023 Champion of Curiosity

The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. WBEZ looks back to help us understand the now.

3 min readFeb 2, 2024

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WBEZ: Engaging History — 2023 Champion of Curiosity

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KQED: Most Creative All-Around Engagement — 2023 Champion of Curiosity

The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. KQED uses a news quiz to help news fatigue!

4 min readFeb 1, 2024

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KQED: Most Creative All-Around Engagement — 2023 Champion of Curiosity

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Virginia Public Media: Best Newcomer Award — 2023 Champion of Curiosity

The Champions of Curiosity Awards is Hearken’s annual celebration of service journalism. VPM breaks onto the scene!

3 min readJan 31, 2024

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Virginia Public Media: Best Newcomer Award — 2023 Champion of Curiosity

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What are the impacts of newsroom training on reimagining political coverage?

Independent research into a joint effort from Hearken, Solutions Journalism and Trusting News shows significant progress

6 min readJan 9, 2024

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What are the impacts of newsroom training on reimagining political coverage?

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Jennifer Brandel

Jennifer Brandel

Accidental journalist turned CEO of a tech-enabled company called Hearken. Founder of @WBEZCuriousCity Find me: @JenniferBrandel @wearehearken wearehearken.com

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