Note: This is a comment on ellie's "Media" post by vpozzebon that I felt should be seen by all - Chad

Let’s go beyond canned music, loud car commercials, and national ad campaigns. Let’s talk about the real reason losing independent media is a community concern.

Independent media is the voice of a community. It can tell the locals’ story, providing an opportunity that many small businesses and nonprofit organizations can’t get from a media corporation. Without an outlet to tell our stories, to let our community have a voice, we lose the opportunity to strengthen our community.

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