I’ve been seeing a lot of articles on the dire state of journalism this week, but none have impressed me as much as this 2010 article with a thoughtful discussion about government subsidies and the role of free press in sustaining democracy. One of many quote-worthy passages: “The moral of the story is clear: journalism and press subsidies are the price of civilization. To deliver this public good in sufficient measure to sustain democracy, it must be treated as we treat national security.”
How to Save Journalism
The patriotic case for government action.
thenation.com