Huge decline of working class people in the arts reflects fall in wider society
“The proportion of working-class actors, musicians and writers has shrunk by half since the 1970s, new research shows.” #Culture
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Notable links: July 10, 2026
In the face of declining trust in media, communities are part of the solution.
Communities will build trust and loyalty for local public media. Chicago Public Media is taking a big leap forward.
Chicago Public Media is launching a region-wide social platform as a way to bolster its journalism. I believe it represents a path to the future.
As social networks fill up with AI slop, trusted relationships and communities will win.
Long-form LinkedIn posts are 41% slop. Other social networks are not far behind.
IndieWeb Fiction Carnival: May 2026 Roundup
Three short fiction pieces