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: Local journalism reported on community-specific issues like housing crises and pollution that would otherwise go unnoticed.

: Without a press to inform the public about the conduct of elected officials, the concept of a representative democracy becomes hollow. 7 Ways the Printing Press Changed the World - History.com

: Journalists help preserve the rule of law by exposing misconduct that might otherwise remain hidden.

: In 1791, "the press" referred to pamphlets and newspapers. Today, it encompasses everything from podcasts and digital newsletters to social media and streaming video.

: In 1450, Gutenberg's invention broke the monopoly on information, ending the Middle Ages by allowing the mass production of books and the rapid spread of revolutionary ideas.