As We Confront a Pandemic, U.S. State and Federal Government Must Support Local News
Amid a pandemic that is shaking the United States to its core, local news is a pillar of our society and democracy that must not fall. More
New PEN America Report Shows Local Watchdog Journalism Faces a Crisis Moment
“The crisis facing local news is existential. The collapse of media outlets and the slashing of newsrooms are starving communities of the stories and the scrutiny that are vital… More
Local News on the Brink
[caption id="attachment_179710" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Photo by David Zalubowski/AP[/caption] Losing the News Executive Summary Recommendations Read the Full Report Read the Case Studies: Colorado, Michigan, and North Carolina The story is familiar: A local rural business collapses… More
Losing the News
Losing the News: The Decimation of Local News and the Search for Solutions lays out the devastating impact of the shrinking and consolidation of local news outlets. More
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