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 »
Posted by Subramanya Sastry
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 like citizen donations, philanthropic grants or online subscriptions. UK's BBC is a great example of what we could be doing in the U.S., if we could muster the political will -- and the authors' estimated $10-20 billion annual costs doesn't seem outlandish, compared to other government programs. I believe that we would pay a much higher ... More »
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