自 2004 年起，全美近 1800 家新闻编辑部关了门。这导致很多社区的事件不被报导和知晓，处在在黑暗中。在这场充满激情、团结众人的演讲中，记者切克 · 普伦基特（Chuck Plunkett）将解释他当时为何会对抗他的前雇主，以引起公众对面临着消亡威胁的本地新闻业的认识——并且解释为何地方新闻业是任何正常运转的民主机制的重要组成部分。

当地方新闻消失时，民主也将不复存在

The collapse of nearly 1,800 US newsrooms since 2004 has left entire communities without coverage, creating news deserts and eroding public oversight. Local papers once empowered citizens to make informed choices and held powerful institutions accountable. As these newsrooms vanish, voters are left in the dark, elections become pay-to-play, and democracy suffers. Sustaining local journalism is critical for transparency, civic engagement, and a healthy society.

When Local News Fades, Democracy Loses Its Watchdog

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切克 · 普伦基特: 当地方新闻消失时，民主也将不复存在