We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. With less than a week left in 2011, we are in the final stretch of our end-of-year fundraising drive.
Please help the San Francisco Public Press flourish as an independent news source. Every dollar you donate up to $3,000 will be matched by our board of directors through Dec. 31.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far during this campaign. We need just $830 to reach our goal, so please donate today!
Jason Winshell, Photo editor
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Which story have you enjoyed working on the most?
I have a strong interest in human rights, so a story I enjoyed working on concerned the San Francisco Police Department’s use of human trafficking grant money to do street sweeps of prostitutes in the Polk Gulch neighborhood. The story took months to research and served as my initiation into investigative journalism. I plan to continue reporting on the topic.
Why should people support public media like the Public Press?
Public media is beholden to no one. It covers stories that go neglected and promotes accountability and justice. An informed public is essential to formulating rational public policy, coming up with sensible solutions to problems and shaping a government that works for everyone.
Monica Jensen, Multimedia editor and reporter
Capture attention with an origami camera.
When did you join the Public Press?
I got involved back in 2009, when it was an online-only news outlet. I started off by taking photos, but quickly got more involved with other reporting projects as it evolved.
What’s one memorable project you’ve worked on?
The City Budget Watchdog series was one of Public Press’ first big projects. The overall impact of the series and the discussions the stories inspired gave me a lot of faith in this profession and organization. Plus, it was my first, and you never forget your first.
Why should people support the Public Press?
The organization has accomplished a lot in a short period of time and with limited resources. Additional and ongoing support will yield more in-depth coverage of issues in San Francisco that impact lives.
Consider making a year-end donation today and help the Public Press deliver quality local journalism in San Francisco.
