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In Canadian journalism, the unspoken barrier of class creates an echo chamber of elitism, excluding working class perspectives in the media landscape.
"New local newsrooms can be part of that revisiting. As they create their own histories in relationship to the communities they serve, they are well-suited to change the way history has been told."
Democracy thrives when the public is well-informed. But with local news on the decline, it raises the question of how we can continue to hold the powerful accountable.
Local journalism fights poverty via political engagement, empowering communities with access to information and local government policies.