Vindicator editor Ian Shearn suggested yesterday that we create a new beat - the democracy beat - covering both federal and state action that impact democracy. Thoughts? Is this something readers things is important? Ideas on approaching this?
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Yes good point. We are a statewide news org. focusing on state and local issues so it would mean more of an effort to cover federal impacts and perhaps be more intentional in our coverage.
A lot of the right wing stuff is theater and trolling. The consequential stories are getting lost in the shuffle. By covering democracy, the reporters would be able to put things in perspective. I hope they see it as part of the mission.
You might consider pooling your resources with some of the podcasters on YouTube, such as Brian Taylor Cohen, Farron Cousins and the Medias Touch Network.
We had the same conversation. We decided rather than making it its own beat, we simply have our regular beat reporters covering consequences of federal and state action on our readers. That's reporting we should be doing anyhow. What does this mean for YOU, reader? Is great framing for coverage.
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