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>

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@jayrosen_nyu lol this model reminds me of what I've long argued regarding driving volunteerism: that people should be able to itemize hours worked volunteering (at their local minimum wage) in the same way as itemizing charitable donations is allowed. Itemizing donations is (like so many things) a tax incentive for the wealthy only. We have to reward the behavior we want to see in order to advance an engaged society.
Jan 25, 2023 at 3:20amWeb