Saving America's Democracy-Sustaining Journalism
This Sunday, just in time for Independence Day, the Seattle Times published an op-ed by Free Press staff members Victor Pickard and Joseph Torres on the vital need for enlightened public policy to address the crisis in journalism.
For too long, newspapers and other mainstream media have abandoned their commitment to public service in the pursuit of short-term gains. We now have a unique opportunity to overhaul our media system and advocate for policies to serve the informational needs of diverse communities. Their op-ed describes the demands of this unique moment and explores how the policy recommendations in our new report could help sustain newsrooms.
Read the full op-ed at the Seattle Times website.
Free Press is a national, nonpartisan organization working to reform the media. Free Press does not support or oppose any candidate for public office. Through education, organizing and advocacy, we promote diverse and independent media ownership, strong public media and universal access to communications.
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