Ghosting The News: Local Journalism And The Crisis Of American Democracy

"News flash: Local news is disappearing. Margaret Sullivan, media columnist for The Washington Post, offers a stark warning about what could happen to our democracy if that trend continues. She writes that the health of a community is directly linked to the health of its local news and that good local reporting requires good resources. Readers know it – they just don’t always want to pay for it. With news deserts on the rise, people in power will remain unchecked. Sullivan explains why we should all be worried and start working to keep local news alive."