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Building Trust and Strengthening Democracy

Local news can build community cohesion, foster civic participation, create shared understanding, and hold power to account, writes MacArthur President John Palfrey.

Past Essays and Reports

President's Essay

Closing a Chapter, Writing Our New One Together

2023

President's Essay

Imagining a Better Future Together

2022

President's Essay

Promise of this Moment

2021

President's Essay

Trust, Change and Hope

2016

Time for Change

2014

Philanthropy and the Future

2013

Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy

2012

Learning for Change

2011

Support Creative People and Institutions

2010

Community, Strategy, Fairness and Optimisim

2009

America in Transition

2008

Working in Nation in Transition

2007

Helping to Build a More Just World

2006

Helping to Build a More Just World

2005

John Palfrey

More From Our President

Read additional insights from MacArthur Foundation President, John Palfrey.