Wondering about the future of print journalism? Congress has begun debating whether the financial problems in the newspaper industry pose a public policy issue that warrants federal action. Read all about it in this Congressional Research Service report: The U.S. Newspaper Industry in Transition.

May 3 is the annual World Press Freedom Day. Brave men and women all over the world over risk their lives to inform citizens and hold governments accountable. Click here to find out more about these champions of press freedom.
You can also join in a discussion on press freedom in a series of webchats or podcasts.

We’ve just posted the latest issue of Web Alert, a list of freely-available internet resources on a wide range of topics. This edition has a special section on women’s history month and non-violent paths to social change.