In King George County, Virginia, the closure of local newspapers and struggles of area outlets to cover the community have left residents with few sources of reliable news.
Security concerns loom large in this year’s presidential election. Megan Maier of the organization Verified Voting discusses how to reduce the risk that voting machines could be involved in inaccurate or manipulated ballot counts.
Researchers have labeled 204 counties in America as “news deserts” — places that lack access to credible, reliable news sources. That includes Val Verde County, Texas.