Research shows that when local newspapers disappear or are dramatically gutted, communities tend to see lower voter turnout, higher polarization, and an environment in which misinformation can take hold.
We purchase the digital version of our newspaper locally and the physical Sunday paper and with tip it is only $28 a month.
It's necessary to get that local fire news. Lately that has included the local Covid news, because our local Covid news has been kind of like a raging fire. The almost worst in the state.
I get the Washington Post and Marin Independent Journal on line at home. I read the online versions of NYT and WSJ which are available through the Marin City Library. I read the LA Times on line.
Love of Country is not Blind Patriotism. It is not devotion to one person or one party. It is knowing fighting for your country is single most important thing you can do. Do not accept the notion violence is the answer.
Our local paper subscription includes both print and electronic versions. I fear it would cease to exist if not for the government required publications in the legal section of the paper.
I subscribe and enjoy reading the newspaper but fear it is not going to last many more years in it's current form.