Sinclair seems determined to get rid of local news and replace it with right-wing spin. And the company would reap rewards from two terrible journalism bills.
The CJPA would threaten the free exchange of ideas online, make it harder for websites to remove hateful content — and help the same companies that have destroyed local news.
The anti-Black history of journalism demands that we now prioritize healing — and consider how restorative practices can change the culture of journalism.
We have a lot of work ahead of us — but in the days ahead, we will organize for the media and tech we deserve, the stories that must be told and the world we know we can build.