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American Views 2020: Trust, Media, and Democracy

American Views 2020: Trust, Media, and Democracy

04 Aug, 2020

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American Views 2020: Trust, Media, and Democracy

There is a widening gulf between American aspirations for and assessments of the news media. With each passing benchmark study, the American people render deeper and increasingly polarized judgments about the news media and how well it is fulfilling its role in our democracy.

American Views 2020: Trust, Media, and Democracy

'Ghosting The News' Author Says Local Journalism 'Freefall' Is Accelerating

'Ghosting The News' Author Says Local Journalism 'Freefall' Is Accelerating

04 Aug, 2020

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'Ghosting The News' Author Says Local Journalism 'Freefall' Is Accelerating

So last summer, there was a surprise announcement that The Vindicator in Youngstown, Ohio, which is a substantial city, was going to close its doors the next month. The announcement was in July. They would - their last day of publication would be in August. And it was a shocker to the community.

'Ghosting The News' Author Says Local Journalism 'Freefall' Is Accelerating

AFL-CIO Sends Letters to Congress in Support of SB 3718

AFL-CIO Sends Letters to Congress in Support of SB 3718

03 Aug, 2020

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AFL-CIO Sends Letters to Congress in Support of SB 3718

William Samuel, the AFL-CIO's Director of Government Affairs, wrote a letter to Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) urging for their support of SB 3718.

AFL-CIO Sends Letters to Congress in Support of SB 3718

Nation needs local journalism

Nation needs local journalism

02 Aug, 2020

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Nation needs local journalism

“Local small businesses and Main Streets employing locals are critical to the quality of life, health and well-being of this country,” he added, noting that local advertising tax credits would let local merchants “come out swinging to try to rebuild market share and the health and vibrancy of the local economy.”

Nation needs local journalism

Margaret Sullivan on the Death of Local News

Margaret Sullivan on the Death of Local News

31 Jul, 2020

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Margaret Sullivan on the Death of Local News

Thousands of journalists have lost jobs since the pandemic. (Roughly 36,000 workers at news companies in the U.S. have been laid off, been furloughed or had their pay reduced since the pandemic struck, estimates The New York Times.)

Margaret Sullivan on the Death of Local News

Job cuts at Philadelphia Magazine and buyouts at The Inquirer mark latest signs of economic strain at media outlets

Job cuts at Philadelphia Magazine and buyouts at The Inquirer mark latest signs of economic strain at media outlets

31 Jul, 2020

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Job cuts at Philadelphia Magazine and buyouts at The Inquirer mark latest signs of economic strain at media outlets

The economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with the long-term decline in print advertising, delivered another blow to media jobs this week.

Job cuts at Philadelphia Magazine and buyouts at The Inquirer mark latest signs of economic strain at media outlets