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Similar example I gave recently that reminded me of how important independent journalism is: https://www.kxan.com/investigations/no-more-paper-license-plates-n
by SOLAR_FIELDS 3y ago
Similar example I gave recently that reminded me of how important independent journalism is:
https://www.kxan.com/investigations/no-more-paper-license-plates-new-law-tears-up-old-system/amp/ https://www.kxan.com/investigations/no-more-paper-license-pl...
Widespread criminal ring that created issue spanning all 50 states uncovered and eventually fixed primarily from one institution’s Austin, TX based reporting.
- nobodyandproud 3y agoPaper tags always seemed a bit dodgy, but now I see why it’s been flying under the radar: Too good for the criminals to lose. Local journalists need even more support, and they have even less support. If there’s one legacy I and others can leave for the younger generations, it’s rebuilding a robust habit, culture, and network of paid-for journalism.