“Journalism does matter, in ways big and small. Write about a middle
school band whose members couldn’t afford instrument rental fees, and the
community might gather up its unused clarinets, flutes and trumpets and get
those kids playing. Write about a school board member who stopped coming to
work, and he might resign from office. Newspapers help communities hold those
in power accountable.”
—Leslie
Postal, education reporter, The Orlando Sentinel, “Once again, Tribune wants veteran journalists to leave.
Here’s why we haven’t . . . yet,” Orlando Sentinel, Jan. 17, 2020.
• Editorial Comment: And the band played on.
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