Zuckerberg on the importance of journalism

The New York Times published a piece by Mark Zuckerberg this week, in which he reinforces the critical role journalism plays in a healthy democracy.

"I believe deeply in the social good that journalism provides. Today, it’s more important than ever: We need the news to scrutinize the powerful, reliably document major events and uncover new truths. This makes our society better, and I know from firsthand experience it has made our company better, too — even when it’s uncomfortable."

Read the full piece here.Photo credit: Pete Marovich for The New York Times