Journalism on the Line: Can Media Unions Help?

The article discusses the current state of the media industry in the United States, highlighting the decline of legacy news organizations, the closure of local news companies, and the rise of "news deserts" where people lack access to fact-based local news. It also explores the increase in labor activity among journalists and the role of media unions in improving working conditions. The article draws parallels between the current labor movement and the development of the American Newspaper Guild in the 1930s. It further examines the impact of union membership on income inequality and suggests that media unions could help address the challenges facing the news industry. [Extracted from the article]