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A new public policy agenda has a vision for 'local news for the people'

Nieman Journalism Lab · Sarah Scire · last updated
What would a local media system that prioritizes working and middle classes over corporate profits and the interests of billionaires look like? A new public policy agenda released this week has some ideas.
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