“All foundational democratic theories — including the
First Amendment itself — assume a functional press system. The fourth estate’s
current collapse is a profound social problem. We desperately need a national
conversation about what society should do about it. This crisis is also an
opportunity to reimagine what journalism could and should be.”
—Victor Pickard, UPenn journalism prof and
author, “American
journalism is dying. Its survival requires public funds,” The Guardian,
Feb. 19, 2020.
• Editorial Comment: Too often, our national conversations turn into screaming
matches.
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