I knew it had to be the case that SOMEONE would come up with a business model that could save local journalism. The options described in this Lowdown are especially heartening for their attention to and efforts supporting journalistic excellence as well as where the money will come from. Bravo!
The Austin American Statesman used to be a good newspaper. Unfortunately, it is now owned by USA Today and the news content and quality is no longer of the caliber it used to be.
No lack of print news here in western Vermont. I get the hyperlocal Charlotte News now in its 50th year; the more regional weekly The Citizen; and the all-Vermont weekly Seven Days. All are supported by local advertisers and donations. For foreign news (outside of Vermont) we have Vermont Public Radio.
Here in 'way Northern California (Humboldt County) we have TWO local papers, one is part of a regional chain, the other a locally owned weekly. Both are doing their jobs very well -- and are much appreciated -- and subject to plenty of snarky comments, which proves people are paying attention!
I went right out and bought my town's local newspaper and l writing a letter to the editor about the Anthropocene Age. Hope that this one gets printed, thanks for the perk!
Just had time to hear this & it demonstrates that there are ways to heal greed's damage! What inspiration and how it may signal others in their Good Fights. So great to hear this, Jim & Co.... as Ignorance & Apathy seem to dance around the Tapestry, look at what can happen. Just as easy as if we see some litter then be sure to pick it up, if possible. And if we see some corrective action we can make together, then there is hope for the even bigger eyesores to be addressed and overcome.
Here in my community of Lexington, Georgia the local weekly paper was about to shut down. Then someone came up with the idea of turning it into a community cooperative and staffing it with students from the journalism college at the University of Georgia. The students are getting some good real world experience and we're getting a very good newspaper.
We don't like to think about it, but the internet is a very complex, fragile system, and it's not going to last forever, as climate disruption and resource scarcity impact our culture. I'm glad to hear that people are taking steps to create local newsPAPERS that foster local commmunity and will be there when all this fancy stuff gets blown away.
Great news for the future generations,I’d hate to see them not have news print,hope it gets bigger and better soon. I can’t imagine going without a good local newspaper.
This was indeed the best news! Thank you, Jim. Being able to read the news should not be dependent on internet access, nor should what the news is be determined by a limited number of corporate information monocultures. I am looking forward to learning more about the organizations you’ve referenced, and seeing if I can help.
This is awesome.
I knew it had to be the case that SOMEONE would come up with a business model that could save local journalism. The options described in this Lowdown are especially heartening for their attention to and efforts supporting journalistic excellence as well as where the money will come from. Bravo!
This is the most positive, encouraging news in a long time. Many thanks for this news. Maybe there is still some hope for newspapers.
News like politics begins locally and needs local participation and involvement.
Hurray! What very good newsy news!
The Austin American Statesman used to be a good newspaper. Unfortunately, it is now owned by USA Today and the news content and quality is no longer of the caliber it used to be.
No lack of print news here in western Vermont. I get the hyperlocal Charlotte News now in its 50th year; the more regional weekly The Citizen; and the all-Vermont weekly Seven Days. All are supported by local advertisers and donations. For foreign news (outside of Vermont) we have Vermont Public Radio.
Here in 'way Northern California (Humboldt County) we have TWO local papers, one is part of a regional chain, the other a locally owned weekly. Both are doing their jobs very well -- and are much appreciated -- and subject to plenty of snarky comments, which proves people are paying attention!
I went right out and bought my town's local newspaper and l writing a letter to the editor about the Anthropocene Age. Hope that this one gets printed, thanks for the perk!
Good news indeed. I love reading newspapers.
Just had time to hear this & it demonstrates that there are ways to heal greed's damage! What inspiration and how it may signal others in their Good Fights. So great to hear this, Jim & Co.... as Ignorance & Apathy seem to dance around the Tapestry, look at what can happen. Just as easy as if we see some litter then be sure to pick it up, if possible. And if we see some corrective action we can make together, then there is hope for the even bigger eyesores to be addressed and overcome.
Here in my community of Lexington, Georgia the local weekly paper was about to shut down. Then someone came up with the idea of turning it into a community cooperative and staffing it with students from the journalism college at the University of Georgia. The students are getting some good real world experience and we're getting a very good newspaper.
We don't like to think about it, but the internet is a very complex, fragile system, and it's not going to last forever, as climate disruption and resource scarcity impact our culture. I'm glad to hear that people are taking steps to create local newsPAPERS that foster local commmunity and will be there when all this fancy stuff gets blown away.
Fortunately I live in Oakland Ca and we have a little more access to grassroots journalism speaking truth to power! Glad it’s getting contagious!
Great news for the future generations,I’d hate to see them not have news print,hope it gets bigger and better soon. I can’t imagine going without a good local newspaper.
This was indeed the best news! Thank you, Jim. Being able to read the news should not be dependent on internet access, nor should what the news is be determined by a limited number of corporate information monocultures. I am looking forward to learning more about the organizations you’ve referenced, and seeing if I can help.