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“For decades, Fox’s prolonged popularity has made it clear that authenticity is truly valuable when it comes to building credibility and audience loyalty,”Jacob L. Nelson writes. “Now, the network’s settlement with Dominion has revealed just how manipulative and insincere that authenticity can be.”
“Thank God for people like you who understand that we aren’t a fly-by-night joint and who know and appreciate our 21 years of Free Press journalism done right in service of the people over power,” MFP Publisher and Chief Revenue Officer Kimberly Griffin writes.
“While I am continually striving to be a more effective editor every day, I have found that paying that knowledge forward and helping new writers learn the ropes of our chosen field is a greatly rewarding experience,” Deputy Editor Nate Schumann writes. Â
“We’re kicking off our spring fundraising campaign and the theme is … A Free Press for ALL Mississippians,” Publisher Kimberly Griffin writes. “We wanted a campaign name that focused on what your contribution means to our newsroom. Centering all Mississippians is the heart of our journalism. It’s what makes us different from all other media in the state.”
“The team at the MFP, largely Mississippi natives, continues to bring home awards and honors because they believe in the solutions-focused, truth-to-power work they are doing on behalf of our state and all its people,” Shaye Smith writes.
“I love getting national awards,” Kimberly Griffin writes. “Yet, there’s something special when fellow Mississippians honor you, and this one has a very special place in my heart.”Â
“Without a free press, you won’t know about the continued attempts to disempower everyday Mississippians,” Kimberly Griffin writes.
“As exhausting as some of the news cycles can get, I’m looking forward to the work we’ll do together as a team,” Ashton Pittman writes.
“Kayode Crown, in his new role as a senior reporter, is just the person you want covering the fast-moving train that makes such important decisions for our state,” Kimberly Griffin writes.
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