John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney, two of the founders of Free Press, make their case for a $200 government tax credit for every American who wishes to subscribe to a newspaper. Though there would be restrictions on the kind of newspapers eligible for the credit (published at least five days a week, with a substantial news hole and less than 50 percent advertising), the tax credit would allow individuals to choose their news source, and give newspapers legs to stand on in the changing world of journalism.

You can read the piece on the Nation’s website.