Wired Magazine Drops Paywall for FOIA-Based Reporting
2025-03-18
Facing challenges of dwindling government transparency and financial struggles in the news industry, Wired magazine has taken a bold step: making all articles based on public records obtained via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) freely accessible. This move prioritizes public access to information, even if it means reduced subscription revenue. The article argues that while high-quality investigative reporting is expensive, sustained public support will ultimately offset this loss and help break down the barriers of news paywalls.
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