“If newsroom leaders and editors were unable to see the magnitude of their failures over the past few years, then even with all of their commitments of 2020, 2021 won’t be any different.” Gabe Schneider
“Reveal the institutional organs that failed, the human mistakes behind the avoidable deaths. Talk to the ones who had no choice but to stay or leave. Write about the moral challenges faced during calamities.” Sonali Prasad
“What they lose in potential subscription dollars, they’ll make up in underwriting, donations, and sponsorships — community thanks for becoming a part of the solution.” Ariel Zirulnick
“Our prediction is a vision for an end to this cycle, beginning with envisioning the urgent redistribution of $1 billion of the Knight Foundation’s wealth to media justice initiatives.” Alicia Bell and Simon Galperin
“At its best, journalism informs. But at its brightest, journalism inspires. That’s thanks to arts and music. It improves our quality of life and strengthens our sense of place.” Joni Deutsch
“Just think how different kids’ engagement with the news and society would be if we started including clear guides with our stories discussing things like: Why is this news and how did we decide that? Why did we choose to speak to these people?” Sumi Aggarwal
“We cannot truly consider ourselves stewards of public trust and information if we aren’t embodying equity at every level. In 2021, journalism will get its shit together.” Jean Friedman-Rudovsky and Cassie Haynes
“‘Engagement’ will get the respect it deserves as the center of excellence within local media organizations, not an offshoot concept that is often disregarded and undervalued.” Anna Nirmala
“We need to admit news publishers are not sympathetic victims losing an unfair fight against anti-competitive practices — at least not now.” Nikki Usher
“If the news industry is truly doing the work, there’s no way it will be bored, because change is an exercise in altering boundaries. That work is exhausting, not drab.” Imaeyen Ibanga
