People go to alternative media because the family friendly, hometown pride-oriented local small town papers and TV news folks have moved away from asking questions.
Independent/alternative media.
Out asking questions:
Alternative media goes positive:
Newspapers are suppressing online comment sections, getting away from asking questions related to public policy, and telling us they need more support from subscription and advertising sales while lining up for federal bailout cash.
Got it.
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell promotes federal assistance for small newsrooms.
My podcast:
Podcast 8 Senator Cantwell and the local press
I’d be more interested in paying (again) for a local paper subscription if there was more in the way of newspeople asking questions.
Elimination of reader comments works against the idea of paying for an online subscription.
Related:
4 Stories The Puget Sound Press Will Not Question Or Report On
WA – Dining Outside While Sealed Inside A Tent Is Legal
Does the science still say WA marijuana and booze sales are essential?
The Press Is Weak – Newspaper Revenue Down Compared To 20 Years Ago
Growing Up In The Cold War Era
A Free & Honest Society? – Thanks Brandi Kruse
Operating A Camera In A Public Place
Has anyone ever seen the Puget Sound area press ask questions about Whidbey water quality impacted by sewage treatment plant outfalls?
Various Versions of Hometown Pride
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