The National Trust for Local News seeks stability after months of turbulence

The National Trust for Local News seeks stability after months of turbulence

This article was originally published by Northwestern University’s Medill Local News Initiative and is republished here with permission. Two days after Tom Wiley joined the National Trust for Local News […] The post The National Trust for Local News seeks stability after months of turbulence appeared first on Poynter.

Local journalism matters. And it's disappearing fast

Local journalism is essential to the health of American communities. The American Journalism Project frames local news as a public good essential to democracy. It holds local officials accountable, informs residents about critical issues, and fosters a sense of connection and trust. Yet, as newsrooms close and resources shrink, many communities are left without a reliable source of local coverage, often referred to as the rise of “news deserts.”…