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shermantanktop
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Local Journalism Is How Democracy Shows Up Close t...
Local journalism, at its best, is part of a feedback loop. Council makes decision -> local reporter writes about it -> public reacts -> council changes its mind.
Can a Patreon or Substack journalist play that role?
Doctor_Fegg
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Absolutely yes. It’s happening every week of the year with the better Substack-style startups in the UK (London Centric, Manchester Mill etc.).
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softwaredoug
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When coupled with “posts it on local subreddit”. Yes.
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Can a Patreon or Substack journalist play that role?