Jay RosenJan 25, 2023

The market has failed. Philanthropy can't do it. The public good that is local news needs another support system. Now there's an alliance calling for public policy solutions. Rebuild Local News it is called. Their ideas:

* A tax credit for consumers to subscribe to or donate to local news
* A tax credit for small businesses to advertise in local news
* A tax credit for local news organizations to hire and retain local journalists

https://www.cjr.org/opinion/how-public-policy-can-help-save-local-news.php

#journalism #localjournalism

How public policy can help save local news

<p>It’s understandable that the idea that government should help save local media makes many journalists’ skin crawl. How can reporters get support from one of the institutions we’re supposed to be holding accountable? In this case, journalists should rethink their concerns. Here’s why: The local news crisis is severe—and on a scale beyond the capacity […]</p>

Columbia Journalism Review
Show threadRichard Keppler
@jayrosen_nyu I like the idea, but to me local news is at once too trivial, and editorially to simplistic and right wing.
I need to know what’s at the symphony and the art house and the museum. I’m not in the market for editorial writers telling me I need to split the differences with fascists.
My local paper did the Turkey/Kurdish conflict as a he-said she-said using quotes from local restaurant owners.
Jan 25, 2023 at 2:49amWeb
Show threadGJan 25, 2023
@RichardKeppler @jayrosen_nyu I'm so sorry that's been your experience with local news. Look for your nearest Association of Alternative Newsmedia affiliated outlet; hopefully you'll find what you're looking for.