We can't save journalism by just begging people to subscribe

On the need for journalists to start thinking much bigger. | Continue reading


@mattdpearce.substack.com | 9 months ago

Once upon a time, Los Angeles voters created their own newspaper

The story of the Los Angeles Municipal News, and the hope — and limitations — of publicly owned newsrooms. | Continue reading


@mattdpearce.substack.com | 9 months ago

What if we can't quit Instagram?

My review of Kyle Chayka's new book, "Filterworld." | Continue reading


@mattdpearce.substack.com | 9 months ago

Meditations in a journalistic emergency

The worst thing journalists can do is give up hope. | Continue reading


@mattdpearce.substack.com | 10 months ago

Coming soon

This is Matt Pearce. | Continue reading


@mattdpearce.substack.com | 10 months ago