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If it bleeds it leads.... 

Local journalism has reduced their in-depth quality coverage to the point that it's value is questioned.  

I believe journalists' can compete on quality, why don't they?  

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The industry was based on control of the public voice.  A printing press is expensive, and this barrier has protected journalism until now.  

This story does not have to be about loss of jobs, newspapers, or outdated business models.  Instead it can be about the discussion of how we can innovate to provide a richer more interactive end user experience.   

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