Presenter: Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm The Maine Monitor
Talk Description: Journalism is an integral part of democracy. Yet, newspapers across the U.S. have closed, including in Maine, which lost more than 60% of newspaper jobs. Studies show communities with no newspapers see lower voter participation and increased corruption. The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, celebrating its 15th year, was among the first nonprofit news organizations to buck this trend. The Center publishes The Maine Monitor and delivers high-quality, nonpartisan journalism to inform people in Maine. It makes that reporting free for anyone to access. Learn how nonprofit news works and why it is the future of local news.
| Show Name | Show Stage/Venue | Show Type | Show Date | Show Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Case for Local News in Our U.S. Democracy | SPA Speakers Tent | and Education | Fri 20 Sep 2024 5:00 PM to 5:50 PM | Presenter: Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm The Maine Monitor Talk Description: Journalism is an integral part of democracy. Yet, newspapers across the U.S. have closed, including in Maine, which lost more than 60% of newspaper jobs. Studies show communities with no newspapers see lower voter participation and increased corruption. The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, celebrating its 15th year, was among the first nonprofit news organizations to buck this trend. The Center publishes The Maine Monitor and delivers high-quality, nonpartisan journalism to inform people in Maine. It makes that reporting free for anyone to access. Learn how nonprofit news works and why it is the future of local news. |
