Also Quote by Jim Lehrer
“I've traveled around the country and I read local newspapers and all of that, and it's a sad, sad thing to go from city to city and see the small newspapers and they're tiny. They're tiny not only in size but also in scope.”
About This Quote
Source Television News Commentary, 1998
Local newspapers are shrinking in size and scope, reflecting a loss of community journalism.
In simple terms: Small papers are fading.
Key Takeaway
Support local media.
Themes
media
community
decline
journalism
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
journalistic
analytical
When to use this quote
- library archives
- community newsletters
- digital news platforms
Key Concepts
localism
information access
media consolidation
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are local papers disappearing?
- How can communities sustain local journalism?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures threaten local reporting.
