“Some journalists have resisted the idea of public subsidy for journalism—arguing it violates a sacred firewall of reporting. Accountability-driven reporting requires independence, and if the state funds a publication, then that could implicitly or explicitly affect coverage. It’s an understandable concern, but in 2020 it’s
an overblown fear when considering the potential tradeoffs. Thankfully, many leaders in media
have been changing their tune, recognizing there frankly just is no viable alternative if we believe access to news is something all citizens deserve.”
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