Policymakers should use tax policy to make sure AI and data centers don’t worsen the local news crisis
Steven Waldman
Steven Waldman is chair of the Rebuild Local News Coalition, cofounder of Report for America, and a contributing editor at the Washington Monthly.
Posted inPolitics
Six Overlooked Reasons California’s Community NEWS Act Is ‘A Big Deal’
The new law offers newsrooms tax credits for retaining and hiring journalists. Its backers hope it can do much more.
Posted inPolitics
How Local News Reduces Loneliness
One more reason rebuilding local news is vital. Academic research suggests that whether it’s an obituary, a puff piece, or news of a sale on tuna at the grocery, local news makes us feel less alone.
Posted inPolitics
The Missing Word at Trump’s Prayer Rally
The Founders’ understanding of national prayer centered on self-scrutiny and repentance, neither of which seem fashionable in today’s Republican Party.
Posted inCharlie Peters
Charlie Peters Changed Journalism. How You Can Help Continue His Work.
Many lovely tributes have been written to Charles Peters, the Washington Monthly’s founder, who passed away at 96 on Thanksgiving Day. They captured his brilliant editorial vision, unorthodox ideas about liberalism, unique (ahem) temperament, and eye for talent. Charlie trained a whole generation of young reporters who went on to careers at the commanding heights of […]
Posted inMagazine
How to Stop Vulture Funds From Killing Local News
Washington has the tools. It’s time to use them.
Posted inMain, Political Animal, Politics
Local News Is Our Best Weapon Against Covid Misinformation
National news is great, but a steady diet of that alone feeds mistrust and polarization.
Posted inPolitical Animal, Politics
The Only Path to Real Unity
To bring Americans together, President Biden needs to combine his eloquent exhortations with concrete action—a massive expansion of civilian national service.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Whaddya Know? Being Old Wound Up Being a Plus for Joe Biden
The conventional wisdom was that age would hinder Biden but it’s turned out to be a secret weapon, one of several that’s made him the front-runner.
Posted inNovember/December 2020
The Coming Era of “Civic News”
Empowering every American with a refundable tax credit for a subscription, membership, or donation to a local media outlet will revitalize the free press.
