The Crisis in Your Backyard: How Local News Collapse Threatens Community Democracy

The Vanishing Watchdogs of Main Street Walk through any American town today and you’ll likely find empty storefronts that once housed thriving local newspapers. Since 2005, more than 2,500 local newspapers have permanently closed their doors, leaving entire communities without Continue reading The Crisis in Your Backyard: How Local News Collapse Threatens Community Democracy→

The Erosion of Truth: How Misinformation Has Fractured Public Trust in Media

The Trust Deficit Reaches Crisis Proportions Public confidence in media institutions has crashed. Global surveys show that faith in journalism has collapsed across virtually every major democracy, with audiences increasingly skeptical of traditional news sources and uncertain about what information Continue reading The Erosion of Truth: How Misinformation Has Fractured Public Trust in Media→

What Explanatory journalism Reveals About Local news decline and media sustainability

The evidence, examined carefully, tells a more specific story. The topic of local news decline and media sustainability deserves more careful attention than the typical coverage provides, and the reason is not complicated once you know where to look. The Continue reading What Explanatory journalism Reveals About Local news decline and media sustainability→