The silent collapse of local newsrooms threatens the foundations of democracy
In short: Since 2004, nearly 1,800 American newsrooms have closed their doors. Journalist Chuck Plunkett explains why this isn't just a business failure, but a systemic threat to how we govern ourselves and stay informed.
Plunkett argues that the disappearance of local journalism leaves entire communities "unseen, unheard and in the dark." When local newsrooms vanish, there is no one left to hold local officials accountable or to provide the shared information necessary for a functioning democracy.
The talk serves as a rallying cry for an industry facing extinction. Plunkett shares his personal experience of rebelling against his own employer to highlight the urgent need to preserve local reporting as an essential democratic pillar.
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