The document discusses the relationship between civic literacy and a healthy democracy, emphasizing the importance of veteran reporters. It highlights the impact of buyouts and layoffs on news organizations, particularly STL Beacon. The text suggests that STL Beacon serves as a community asset despite challenges faced by traditional newspapers.

1. w w w . s t l b e a c o n . o r g

5. IF
civic literacy=healthy democracy
THEN
veteran reporters/(buyouts+layoffs)
+501c3 status
-printing press
=
stlbeacon.org

6. Newspaper

7. Newspaper

8. News
organization?

9. Community
asset

10. Community
asset!