The Art of the Interview
Trust, persistence, and in-person interviews — our seasoned reporters share their best tips for getting sources to talk. Read their insights on navigating tough conversations in journalism.
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‘Cruel Optimism’ Holds Back Meaningful Change
Innovative news start-ups fail to replace local journalism by focusing on individual solutions without addressing systemic issues. Long-term funding and support are essential for survival.
Why We Still Love Paper
There are reasons print has endured and will never disappear. Our ability to think better when using paper, not a screen, being not the least of them.
Tahoe Guide Bids Print Goodbye
Fellow local indie publication ceases its print edition. Tahoe Guide publisher Katherine Hill shares the why and what’s next, as well as asking readers to continue to support independent voices like Moonshine.
Bully in the Legislature
Two journalism bills in California nixed for anemic deal with Google.
Ink Wins First Place with ‘Local and Proud’ Cartoon, Other Submissions...
The “solid reporting” of Moonshine receives recognition during the annual Better Newspaper Contest.
Words Flow for our Summer Intern, Lola Barta
An aspiring journalist, high schooler Lola Barta is reporting for Moonshine Ink this summer.
Moonshine’s First AI Policy Takes Aim at Staying Human
As a watchdog of local government and others, it is imperative that Moonshine Ink reporters and contributors do their own research, reporting, and writing.
Snapshot of a Lifetime
The digital and the tangible ... We’ve got all the conveniences of having everything literally right at our fingertips, but keeping a way to physically connect with our memories is so very important.