Working groups
Working Groups are the core of our work and the primary way in which News Futures is organized. Anyone involved actively in a News Futures Working Group is considered a News Futures contributor.
All Working Groups are:
Conceptually, financially and operationally supported by News Futures staff
Made up of News Futures contributors
Led by News Futures stewards
Proposals for Working Groups are open through May 1, 2026. Explore our past and present working groups below and learn more about the proposal process by endorsing the News Futures charter.
2026 Working Groups and Communities of Practice
Past Working Groups
Gardening Club
A standing committee of 4-6 elected stewards serving staggered two-year terms to help define and advance News Futures’ strategy. The Gardening Club works in collaboration with the Lead Steward and gathers input from the broader News Futures community.