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📰 New York Times lockPAYWALL
In-depth investigation reveals corruption in local government
✓ Fact-checked • Multiple sources • Context
📊 Washington Post lockPAYWALL
Analysis: Economic policy changes and their long-term impact
✓ Expert interviews • Data-driven • Balanced
💥 ClickBaitNews.com ✓ FREE
You Won't BELIEVE What This Politician Did! (SHOCKING)
✗ Sensationalized • No sources • Misleading
⚡ FreeNewsNow ✓ FREE
BREAKING: Unverified claim spreads on social media
✗ Single source • Not verified • Partisan
📚 Public Library Access SOLUTION
Free access to major news outlets through your library card
Libraries negotiate bulk subscriptions - already works in many cities
🎟️ Civic News Vouchers SOLUTION
Use vouchers to subscribe to news outlets of your choice
Keeps government neutral, ensures access • Est. $5-10/person/year
📻 Public Media Expansion SOLUTION
Expand PBS/NPR with more investigative journalism
Publicly funded, editorially independent • Like BBC model
💳 Tax Credits for Subscriptions SOLUTION
Tax credit makes news subscriptions more affordable
Similar to charitable donations • Market-based with 50-100% coverage

By The Numbers

Access by Income

Household Income: $50,000/year

Current System

Limited Access
At this income, you can afford 1-2 news subscriptions. Most quality reporting remains inaccessible.

With Reform

Full Access
Through public libraries, civic licenses, or subsidized access, you can read quality journalism from all major sources.