The traditional business model for journalism has collapsed, leading to critical media ownership by billionaires. This threatens the integrity and mission of journalism itself.
Witnessing the fallout from billionaire ownership, like layoffs and stifled editorial independence, signals a dangerous trend for legitimate journalism and public discourse.
Billionaire owners influencing editorial choices, as seen in The Washington Post and L.A. Times, compromises the core values of journalism and access to credible information.
Historically, publishers have had questionable motivations, yet today’s media consolidation magnifies the impacts of a single owner’s whims on journalism's credibility.
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