Meghan Rubado | Nieman Journalism Lab

Articles tagged Meghan Rubado (3)

Clark Merrefield, The Journalist's ResourceOctober 11, 2023

Public corruption prosecutions rise where nonprofit news outlets flourish, research finds

“We find a really strong connection that they’re able to maintain accountability in these communities.”

Joshua BentonNovember 22, 2019

Damaged newspapers, damaged civic life: How the gutting of local newsrooms has led to a less-informed public

“If you don’t have a newspaper staff who points out when things aren’t working, there is no impetus behind trying to put somebody new in, right?”

Joshua BentonApril 9, 2019

When local newspapers shrink, fewer people bother to run for mayor

“In a well-functioning system, citizens need to be actively engaged in their government and aware of decisions made by their elected representatives. Newspapers are a means of citizen engagement, and this study provides evidence of the importance of this link.”