What is the main claim the author makes in Community Newspaper Under Siege

People are increasingly unwilling to pay for their local weekly newspaper, which is a problem.

The shooting at the Capital Gazette is a sign that reputable journalists are at risk.

Community newspapers in America are under siege in a variety of ways.

The media keeps politicians in check, especially at a local level.

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The main claim the author makes in "Community Newspaper Under Siege" is that community newspapers in America are under siege in a variety of ways. This encompasses economic challenges, such as people being unwilling to pay for local newspapers, as well as the broader threats to journalists and journalism as a vital component of local governance and accountability.