> It's a tough problem to try and fund local news. There is civic value for one's community to have a platform for providing a check against corruption by vario

> It's a tough problem to try and fund local news. There is civic value for one's community to have a platform for providing a check against corruption by various institutions—yet in practice, oftentimes not enough for most local residents purchase subscriptions. Philanthropy and donations seem to be making headway here.