32 points by dp-hackernews 5 days ago | 7 comments
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow(freedom.press) The news business isn’t just any business — it serves a vital role in our democracy, recognized by the First Amendment. But media outlets can’t serve that role if they’re bankrupt. And as a result, news readers often find themselves blocked by paywalls from reading important stories about government business.