Problem: As outlined in this week's lecture and readings, Local Newspapers are disappearing across the country. This leaves people with little other resources other than highly partisan news programs like Fox News, MSNBC, Newsmax and others. The result it to further immerse people into thought bubbles that align with their beliefs and seldom get exposed to opposite ideas. Research this subject by reviewing online articles and related the impact that sociologists believe will impact people with the disappearance of local newspapers.
- How does elimination of local papers impact balanced perception of political positions among the democrats and republicans?
- Do you think that social media fills this void? If so, how? If not, why?
- Do you think that this impacts everyone equally or has greater impact on underrepresented people? Explain your position in your initial post.