Andrew DeVigal

2 weeks ago | oregoncapitalchronicle.com | Andrew DeVigal |Julia Shumway

Oregon stands at a pivotal moment in reimagining how we sustain local news and strengthen our civic life. Senate Bill 686, now advancing through the legislature, has catalyzed a critical conversation about the future of journalism, democracy, and public trust. Some have expressed concern about Senate Bill 686, which would require dominant tech platforms like Google and Meta to fairly compensate local news outlets for the content that helps make their platforms useful.

Aug 31, 2023 | medium.com | Andrew DeVigal

In the micro/small newsroom category, the finalists are:The judges praised the on-the-ground practicality of the winning project and loved the creation of a playbook to encourage other organizations to follow suit. And the winner of the Gather Award, micro/small newsroom is Borderless Magazine for How Borderless used field canvassers to reach Spanish speakers.

May 14, 2023 | medium.com | Andrew DeVigal

Marshall McLuhan's assertion that "the medium is the message" has become increasingly relevant in today's society, where the rise of podcasts, social media, and other digital platforms have made it clear that the medium itself is shaping us. This essay examines how podcasts have become today's message and how they shape our beliefs and values.