Publications

An analysis of the judicial and political economy stakes surrounding Wisconsin's post-Roe abortion laws, published in POLITICO. This feature examines the complex legal ambiguity and its impact on gender economics, integrating quantitative data feeds to model the changing political landscape.

In this inaugural episode of the "Pioneers for Ukraine" podcast, Timea Steingart and Yasmine Naami of the Pioneer Foundation sit down with key Ukrainian editors—Vitaliy Sych, Sevgil Musayeva, and Olga Konsevych—to discuss the impact of the Foundation on their work. This initiative, which started in March 2022, has drawn up over $200,000 and was able to secure the operational viability of critical newsrooms. They analyze the operational realities of wartime reporting and detail the essential support channeled through the Foundation. The segment features two voices from our 700-donor network, revealing the commitment behind this strategic funding. This podcast is a direct product of the war, documenting the resilience of independent journalism and cementing the German civil society’s active commitment to securing democratic media in Europe.

The Pioneer Foundation's "Pioneers for Ukraine" campaign supports Ukrainian journalists, bloggers, and media professionals, providing sponsorships to aid independent reporting during the conflict. The campaign has established sponsorships with several Ukrainian media outlets, including Ukrayinska Pravda, New Voice of Ukraine, 24tv.ua, and ZN.ua, helping to fund editorial teams, translators, and expand English-language content.

The Pioneer Foundation's Second Fake News Workshop, held on July 8, 2023, was a successful event designed to combat misinformation and promote media literacy. The workshop took 18 participants through both theoretical and practical lessons on recognizing and protecting against false information.

BRAIN DRAIN — As the Trump administration slashes billions in funding for research, conducts mass firings of federal employees, and cracks down on institutions of higher education, American pain is turning into European gain