Tag: media

The Power of an Illinois Library Card

By Charessa Sistek >> On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order that dismantled the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)  and most of its staff. On May 1, the United States District Court of the District of Columbia temporarily delayed the effect of Trump’s order. It acted on a lawsuit filed by

Race and St. Louis: A reflection on event that shaped my life

Linda Lockhart died May 4 after a long career in Midwest newsrooms from St. Louis to Madison and Milwaukee. Last summer, on the 10th anniversary of the Ferguson uprising, she reflected on what it was like to grow up as an African-American in St. Louis. By Linda Lockhart >> Linda Lockhart is a St. Louis

Student newspapers cover Trump’s attacks on DEI,free speech

By Scott Lambert >> While the national press debates President Trump’s DEI initiatives at colleges and universities across the country, college newspapers find themselves at the forefront during a tumultuous time. The Student Press Law Center issued a special media alert April 4 for student media covering these events. “At this moment, it is essential