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3 Ohio’s crisis is a microcosm of a nationwide collapse: over 3,200 U.S. print papers have shut since 2005, & nearly 55 million Americans live with minimal local news access—threatening democracy across the country.
It’s time to treat local journalism as a public good—before it vanishes entirely.
It’s time to treat local journalism as a public good—before it vanishes entirely.
July 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
3 Ohio’s crisis is a microcosm of a nationwide collapse: over 3,200 U.S. print papers have shut since 2005, & nearly 55 million Americans live with minimal local news access—threatening democracy across the country.
It’s time to treat local journalism as a public good—before it vanishes entirely.
It’s time to treat local journalism as a public good—before it vanishes entirely.
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2/3 This isn’t just about fewer headlines—it’s about less accountability. Research shows when local news deserts emerge, corruption rises, bond ratings worsen, and public spending grows.
Civic engagement suffers too: fewer voters, fewer candidates, more polarization.
Civic engagement suffers too: fewer voters, fewer candidates, more polarization.
July 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
2/3 This isn’t just about fewer headlines—it’s about less accountability. Research shows when local news deserts emerge, corruption rises, bond ratings worsen, and public spending grows.
Civic engagement suffers too: fewer voters, fewer candidates, more polarization.
Civic engagement suffers too: fewer voters, fewer candidates, more polarization.
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