Defending Democracy Starts at Home: Protecting Local News and Press Freedom

Local journalism is more than headlines—it’s your right to know, your voice in action, and your protection against secrecy

By: Gene Policinski

Outlets: Freedom Forum

Published: September 17, 2025

Words: 1,009

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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When your town, city or county has a local news outlet, the benefit ripples through the entire community.

You have a defender who cares about where you live and work, from reports about the content of school lunches to the latest proposal to raise taxes or increase your monthly water bill.

There’s a reliable friend who stands ready to help when a natural disaster hits. A dependable neighbor from whom you can learn and with …

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