A Worker-Led Alternative to Billionaire-Owned News in DC
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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The 51st is a worker-led nonprofit newsroom launched in response to the closure of the beloved local outlet DCist, with a focus on providing an alternative to billionaire-owned news in DC.
According to a Q&A with two founders of the 51st, the newsroom aims to fill the gap left by DCist, with a worker-led approach to journalism, as reported by Chris Mills Rodrigo on February 11, 2026.
The full story of the 51st's launch and mission is available in the article "A Worker-Led Alternative to Billionaire-Owned News in DC" on Inequality.org, although some content may be limited due to paywall restrictions.
