US Journalism Faces Crisis as 'News Deserts' Spread
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The decline of local news outlets in the US is a crisis for democracy. The MacArthur Foundation is partnering with the American Journalism Project to raise $500 million and support local news providers. Urgent investment is needed to preserve democracy. The industry is in crisis, with over 200 counties lacking local news. Gannett, the largest newspaper chain, is ending its century-old partnership with AP to invest in its newsrooms. The Arizona Republic has been redesigned for a multi-media audience. Supporting local businesses, newspapers, and charities strengthens communities. #LocalNews #Democracy #JournalismCrisis...

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