Campaign Overview: Why We Need Your Signature

This petition is the foundational effort of the Boycott Media movement. It directly addresses the controversial changes in ownership and editorial decision-making at LA Weekly, which initially sparked our movement. The acquisition and subsequent editorial shifts raised serious alarms about media consolidation and the quiet influence of political and corporate interests on local, independent news. We are demanding a public commitment to transparency and ethical governance to protect the paper's vital role in the community.

The Core Issue: Erosion of Editorial Independence

A free and independent local press is essential for civic accountability. When ownership changes lead to staffing cuts, altered editorial focus, or the sudden silencing of critical voices, it compromises the paper’s ability to serve the public.

• The public deserves full transparency regarding who owns their local news.
• Independent news outlets must be free from undisclosed political or corporate pressures.
• Editorial decisions must be based on journalistic integrity, not owner mandates.

Our Demand: Three Pillars of Integrity

We are asking the ownership of LA Weekly to commit publicly to the following three principles of integrity:

1. Ownership Transparency

• Full and continuous disclosure of all individuals and corporate entities with significant financial stakes in the paper.
• Public release of any non-traditional revenue sources that may influence editorial decisions.

2. Editorial Safeguards

• Establishment of a binding editorial board composed of veteran journalists and community leaders, independent of the paper's owners.
• A written, public policy guaranteeing editorial staff the final say on all journalistic content and coverage priorities.

3. Commitment to Local Coverage

• A plan to reinvest in local investigative reporting teams, specifically focused on issues of political accountability and community representation.
• Reversal of previous staffing reductions in key investigative beats.

Take Action: Signing and Sharing

Signing this petition is the most immediate way to support local media integrity. Follow these steps:

• Click the Sign the Petition Now button above.
• Fill out all fields completely to ensure your signature is verified and counted.
• After signing, use the provided sharing tools to spread the petition to three friends via email and three times on social media. The more visibility this campaign gains, the greater the pressure on ownership will be.
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