Nina Svahn

In Washington, what was said off-the-record mattered most

by Nina Svahn | Oct 31, 2025 | America 2.0: The Country's Changing Political, Cultural and Economic Face, Personal Reflections

“I’m glad you didn’t start your journey in D.C.,” one of the experts we met in the nation’s capital told us. I had to agree. Most of the news we...

Expanding news deserts leave communities with fewer sources and growing risks

by Nina Svahn | Oct 8, 2025 | Changes in Journalism, Journalism, New Business Models for Journalism in the Digital Age, US Media

News deserts are expanding in the United States, according to the 2024 State of Local News report. The worrying findings show that more than half of...

A divided nation united by service: The quiet power of American volunteerism

by Nina Svahn | Sep 30, 2025 | America 2.0: The Country's Changing Political, Cultural and Economic Face, Personal Reflections

The image of America one often gets from the news is of a polarized country filled with endless arguments, political violence and accusations flying...