rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social
A nonpartisan, nonprofit coalition developing and advancing public policies designed to strengthen local news and information. Learn more at www.rebuildlocalnews.org.
👤 Joined on 12 November 2024
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@rebuildlocalnews.bsky.socialLocal journalism plays a crucial role in helping communities understand decisions that affect them. As AI data centers expand into areas with limited news coverage, how can we ensure residents have access to the information they need to participate in these decisions?
Show PostNEW EP: The US has lost 80%+ of its local journalists since 2002. @deanbaker13.bsky.social and @mattdpearce.com of @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social discuss California’s bid to fund local reporting by ending a tax break for excess CEO pay. Tune in: youtu.be/5j3b9fJDFZE?...
Show PostNew local news startups offer promise, but their growth isn't evenly distributed. This State of Local News Report finds that rural communities continue to face widening information gaps, raising questions about how local journalism can sustainably serve underserved areas.
Show PostStay up to date on the work of organizations fighting for press freedom with @freedom.press's Surf feed, which includes posts from @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social, @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social, @pressfreedomtracker.us and more. 🏄🏻 surf.social/feed/surf%2F... 🦋 bsky.app/profile/free...
Show PostIt has been a bad year for local news. Do NOT let this pillar of democracy fall. It's up to us to save #localnews. "There are now 238 news desert counties. Newspapers closed at an escalating rate of nearly three every week. More than 425 newspapers changed hands, 75% more than in the prior year."
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