Why do some people avoid news? Because they don’t trust us

Why do some people avoid news? Because they don’t trust us — or because they don’t think we add value to their lives?

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The solutions journalism people should be sending this article to all potential funders, because the problem they’re trying to address shows up crystal clear here: News about big problems is depressing if I’m not presented with potential solutions. Regular news consumption can engender a kind of learned helplessness that make clear the appeal of id