In three American cities, newsroom unions, politicians and civic leaders are working to break their local newspapers out of the national chains that own them.
Three American cities foster crusades for local control of their newspapers
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NewsGuild lobbying for direct federal payments to journalists faces ethics questions, political headwinds | Dean Miller / Save the Free Press editor
The newsroom that represents newsroom staff nationwide kicked off a first-of-its kind lobbying campaign this week, seeking direct federal subsidy of newsroom worker pay.
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Frank Blethen: In this moment of multiple crises, we need strong local journalism | Op-Ed
The first priority must be stopping the tsunami of newsroom layoffs around the country and keeping local journalism alive.
Three American cities foster crusades for local control of their newspapers | Dean Miller / Save the Free Press editor
In three American cities, newsroom unions, politicians and civic leaders are working to break their local newspapers out of the national chains that own them.
Facebook’s money and its poverty of integrity | Margaret Sullivan / Syndicated columnist
A new "oversight board" may serve a troubling purpose: to cover up the need for meaningful reform with a high-priced fig leaf.
Why journalists at The Inlander didn’t jump for joy when a federal loan saved their jobs | Dean Miller / Save the Free Press editor VIEW
Journalists at The Inlander, Spokane's alt-weekly, surprised their boss when they learned a federal loan would put their newsroom back together. Here's why.
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