Oregon news leaders discuss condition of journalism, what’s next
By Damian Mann
A documentary about vulture capitalism’s decimation of newspapers was the warm-up act at Southern Oregon University Thursday night before a discussion about experiments to keep journalism alive.
About 300 people viewed the documentary, “Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink,” which describes how hedge funds have systematically gobbled up newspapers, sold off most of their assets and decimated newsrooms — all to keep the profits rolling in.
“I need to be honest,” said David Sommers, a board member of Ashland.news. “This is a depressing film that we’re about to watch.”
Ashland.news hosted the event in SOU Recital Hall along with partners SOU Communication, Media and Cinema and the University of Oregon, Agora Journalism Center. Sponsors of the event included Grizzly Peak Winery and Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library.
Continue reading about the impactful post-screening conversation they had here.
STRIPPED FOR PARTS 