Press Freedom on the Brink: A Blueprint for Saving Local Journalism
From Cornell Keynotes · 01:04:13
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Local journalism in Western Pennsylvania is at a pivotal moment. As legacy news institutions have closed in recent decades, citizens in several counties now reside in “news deserts.” The region’s experience has become a telling example of the local news crisis nationwide. Yet even as some newsrooms disappear, a new generation of independent journalists is fighting to fill the void and provide information their readers need.An exciting coalition has formed to support local journalists and news outlets: Cornell Law School’s First Amendment Clinic, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, and Pittsburgh's PublicSource have joined forces to offer pro bono legal representation, trainings and convenings, and ongoing business and legal support. This model equips reporters with the tools and protection to pursue stories without fear while also laying the groundwork for similar efforts in other communities to safeguard press freedom and keep local journalism alive. What You'll Learn:Insight into the forces reshaping local journalism in Western Pennsylvania and why the region has become a bellwether for the national local news crisisHow the coalition's model of free legal representation, training, and ongoing support is empowering independent journalists and newsrooms to do their jobs without fearHow this groundbreaking alliance could serve as a blueprint for protecting press freedom and local journalism in communities across the country Follow eCornell on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.
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