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Writer, editor, photographer; Cont. Editor, E&P; past beat reporter + Editor-in-Chief. Contributor to local news in CT. Msg. 4 Signal/Wire
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As the USA turns 250, we need a resolved, courageous — and unfettered — press

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By Gretchen A. Peck Verified
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Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 12:00 am Fueled by politics, today we see a coordinated effort to whitewash or entirely erase those parts of history that make us feel uncomfortable, ashamed or angry. Allied with historians, librarians and educators, the press plays a vital role in preserving that history. And it is critical that news media rises to the occasion of this perilous moment.” I hope as you read this month’s magazine, you’ll get a sense of how much care we took in making it.
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How newsrooms around the country commemorated the USA at 250

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By Gretchen A. Peck Verified
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Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 12:00 am I am first-generation American, and my mother burned into me the blessing the United States was for her after growing up during World War II and a lack of economic opportunity in Europe. ... Each morning, she read the newspaper aloud at the kitchen table — Vietnam, Watergate and the breakup of the Beatles. She was my Edward R. Murrow, only with a thick, rolling Scottish accent.
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When breaking news hits, trusted news organizations still win the race

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By Michael Lipka, Gretchen A. Peck Verified
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Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2026 12:00 am It’s always helpful for people who are producing news, who are working for news organizations, to understand audiences and their habits. … Then, you can consider making changes to your strategies.” Every news outlet today — no matter their platform or profit model — wants to be considered the most trusted source of news for the communities they serve. That’s especially true for breaking news events, when questions and speculations swirl.
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