PRX is partnering with Spot.us, public radio stations, and others to help channel fresh support for journalism that matters. This 'crowd funding' is a new way to support public media, and you can make a difference. The details about this project are in the FAQ.
Scan the first offerings from our initial station partner Louisville Public Media below, then kick in some money to make these Story Exchange pitches happen. It doesn't take much!
Then, browse other stories from across public media that are seeking funding or have been published to the right.
Story Exchange pitches seeking funding
Are There Alternatives to Mountaintop Removal?
Mountaintop removal is a way of life for coal communities and coal companies in Appalachia. Coal companies say reclamation makes the land almost as good as before they chopped... Read More »
Raised so far:
$22.50
of
$250.00
Funded or published stories
Can Local Food Fight the Obesity Epidemic?
The locavore movement is alive and well in Louisville. But obesity is a growth industry here, too. Can the local food economy tackle that problem and make inroads in underserved... Read More »
Raised so far:
$250.00
of
$250.00
Bridges and the Environment
After years of wrangling, the Ohio River Bridges Project is finally moving forward. Supporters tout the economic development benefits - but what’s the environmental impact of... Read More »
Raised so far:
$144.78
of
$150.00
Is It Time to Get Serious About Coal Ash?
Coal-burning power plants produce coal ash. Environmental groups say toxins in the coal ash are seeping into ground water at some dump sites, including three in Kentucky.... Read More »
Raised so far:
$250.00
of
$250.00
Louisville's Public Schools: At The Crossroads
The Jefferson County Public Schools is at a crossroads. The board has fired the current superintendent, and the state has intervened at four low-performing schools. Many parents... Read More »
Raised so far:
$250.00
of
$250.00
