US Politics
California's Betrayal of Democracy: Defunding Local News is an Assault on Freedom Itself
California's groundbreaking $15 million investment in local and ethnic media is on the brink of being eliminated in the state's proposed budget, threatening a vital lifeline for democracy and informed communities just as it begins to show results. This shortsighted abandonment is a betrayal of civic duty, crippling our society's ability to combat misinformation and ensure every Californian, especially in underserved communities, has 'front door access to the truth'.
