In the absence of professional journalism—in so-called news deserts across the country—critical information systems are left to the algorithmic biases of a few social media giants. Dig further, though, and you’ll find block club newsletters, school newspapers, library workshops, public access broadcasts, grassroots community teach-ins, and barbersh... See more

Given the overwhelming research that social isolation is a destructive force (loneliness, polarization, unhappiness), shouldn't one of the core responsibilities of a local news outlet be "things to do" (including with other people)?At one point I thought that this function had been so thoroughly taken by specialty firms (e.g. Time Out) or by search... See more