Amna Nawaz
Amna Nawaz
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How the loss of local newspapers fueled political divisions in the U.S.

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August 2, 2023

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Over the past few decades, more than 2,000 newspapers across the country have closed, leaving many communities without a reliable source of local information. Researchers say this crisis in journalism, driven by changes in technology, is fueling the country's political divisions. Judy Woodruff visited a community in Texas that recently lost its newspaper for her series, America at a Crossroads.

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