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Restore responsible news coverage in the US by taking the profit out, and regulating the terms "news" and "journalist."

Created by J.M. on December 16, 2012

Restore responsible news coverage. First by requiring media companies to separate their news departments, making them nonprofit entities. Second, the use of the term "journalist" should be legally restricted to professionals who are licensed by a professional board; similar to how lawyers and doctors are held to professional, educational, and ethical standards. Make the use of the word "journalist" illegal unless they are so licensed, and use of the word "news" illegal unless the "news" is provided by journalists. Lastly, a media company's ability to use the public airwaves for any type of broadcasting would be contingent upon their providing news, and following these guidelines.

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