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Gannett is requiring furloughs that will effective cut the number of reporters at @IndyStar by 25% for the next 3 months. Reporters are the ones demanding information from public health officials and holding the government accountable during this crisis.
The irony is that readers are flocking to @indystar and other media outlets right now for critical information. But at the same time, advertising has fallen off dramatically because so many businesses are closed.
That's why subscriptions are so important right now. We're giving away our coronavirus coverage free of charge, as we should. But you can still subscribe: https://cm.indystar.com/specialoffer
You can also let our leaders know that cutting staff hours should be a last resort. What other steps are they taking to ensure solvency before cutting back on reporters and coverage?
