The Case for Local News in Our U.S. Democracy with Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm

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Journalism is an integral part of democracy. Yet, newspapers across the U.S. have closed, including in Maine, which has lost more than 60% of newspaper jobs. Studies show that communities with no newspapers see lower voter participation and increased corruption. The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, celebrating its 15th year, was among the first […]