This new form of local journalism has some common characteristics:

• Provides news and information through accessible products that address information gaps.


• Organizes and trains community members, building inclusive pipelines for involvement in journalism and media as civic engagement.


• Relies on stakeholder engagement and audience feedback loops to

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Local media is closely tied to polarization. When you don’t have access to a local source of quality information, you’re less likely to vote, to volunteer, or even trust your neighbors. But when you do have access to that, it helps connect you with your neighbors around issues that really matter and builds common understanding.