*[Enwl-eng] Journalism lost

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Journalism lost














                                When an independent newsroom shuts down, it 
leaves behind a massive hole. Despite the vast range of voices and 
perspectives out there, the biggest megaphones are available only to the 
wealthy and powerful.

                                The swell of media monopolies continues to 
crowd out publications that don’t fit the corporate media model. When these 
publications close, it takes years for replacements to fill their absence.

                                Worse yet, some publications simply aren’t 
replaceable.

                                I’m so grateful to our members whose 
donations to our Green Journalism Fund helps keep our motor running. With 
each new member, our community grows stronger. Your gift today will make a 
difference for independent media:




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                                Even in just the past year, several 
important voices evaporated from the media landscape.
                                a.. Southerly, a spunky, indie publication 
dedicated to covering the US South just announced it was “ending current 
operations and pursuing more sustainable options.”
                                b.. The Counter, which investigated systemic 
inequality in the American food system, shuttered abruptly a year ago.
                                c.. Bitch magazine, with its fresh feminist 
take, published its last issue in June 2022.
                                The quest for massive scale has distorted 
how the media works, and consolidated power and resources into a handful of 
big corporate media giants. Independent publications are left with broken 
business models and are forced to make do by scraping together crumbs.

                                On top of that, Big Tech algorithms distort 
the incentives for producing quality journalism. Instead of shared facts, 
community discourse, and an informed populace, big social media companies 
often reward peddlers of snazzy sound bites, disinformation, and propaganda 
campaigns.

                                It’s no wonder so many people distrust the 
media these days.

                                Earth Island Journal is a nonprofit, so our 
mission is different from that of mainstream corporate media, with its 
unceasing need to satisfy investors.

                                Our unique brand of environmental journalism 
fills in the gaps of traditional reporting. We amplify voices and 
perspectives that strengthen communities, especially communities that don’t 
have access to corporate media. We can say things that corporate media won’t 
say, because we aren’t beholden to shareholders.

                                We are accountable to you.

                                When you read Earth Island Journal, either 
online, in the print magazine, or in our newsletter, you are connecting 
directly with us. We work hard to bring you stories from around the globe 
that inspire you, inform you, make you laugh, or maybe even cry.

                                Now, more than ever, we need independent 
publications like Earth Island Journal that provide balance to the media 
landscape.

                                With your help, we can reshape the media 
landscape. Won’t you join us today?



                                I'm proud to support independent media


                                Thank you for reading, we appreciate your 
continued support.

                                Regards,



                                Maureen Nandini Mitra
                                Editor, Earth Island Journal

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