Journalism matters: Local journalism is crucial, but it needs to be supported

By: Robert Washburn | October 16, 2020

Trusted journalism is vital, but the industry that produces it needs support, says News Media Association chairman Henry Faure Walker. News Media Association chairman Henry Faure Walker This year has been one of the most disruptive and uncertain in living memory. The coronavirus has swept the globe leaving a […]

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