To quote journalist Søren Andersen, “ the watchdog seems to have lost its teeth.” This is particularly the case when it comes to the types of journalism holding governments accountable or exposing corruption. Local media outlets in certain communities are no longer capable of providing citizens with the information necessary to make informed decisions about the issues that affect their communities and quality of life. This phenomenon generally refers to communities with limited access to independent news and information, which essentially poses a threat to democratic processes.Īs Penny Abernathy notes, local newspapers are becoming shells of their former selves as journalists are laid off and funding possibilities are limited. What academics and media practitioners refer to as the death march of local journalism looks set to continue as news deserts are increasingly emerging across the globe.
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