The Death and Life of Great American Newspapers

Communities across America are suffering through a crisis that could leave a dramatically diminished version of democracy in its wake. ... Journalism is collapsing, and with it comes the most serious threat in our lifetimes to self-government and the rule of law as it has been understood here in the United States. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Subramanya Sastry - Mar 20, 2009 - 1:10 PM PDT
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by Fabrice Florin - Mar. 20, 2009

Interesting opinion advocating government support of journalism, from the co-founders of Free Press, a left-leaning media reform network. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the economic crisis faced by news organizations, identifies some of its root causes, and offers thoughtful recommendations based on good evidence from multiple sources.

The authors make a reasonable point that government subsidies could help support journalism more effectively than other, more speculative remedies ... More »

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