NMA Launches Campaign to Fight Fake News

A news media association launched a campaign aimed at fighting fake news, highlighting the harm caused to the public and the importance of real news produced by trusted organizations and journalists. A Wednesday news release said the News Media Alliance's (NMA) Support Real News campaign is urging people to subscribe to local newspapers and donate to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. ICIJ, the Inland Press Association and the Local Media Consortium are partners. This "raises awareness of the damage that can be and is being caused by fake news, and to demonstrate why the continued presence of real news organizations is vital to a strong democracy," said NMA President David Chavern. One thing that would help fight fake news, NMA told the FCC, would be to end newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership rules (see 1703280051).