Is Nonprofit Journalism the Answer to the Media's Woes?

With public distrust in the news media at an all-time high and a president-elect who heavily criticizes flagship media outlets as biased and corrupt, it may seem like dark days are ahead for American journalism.

But even as journalism looks ahead to regain the public’s trust, there's some hope. Many outlets, including The Washington Post, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal saw a boost in subscriptions.

Post-election support also benefited nonprofit news outlets like Mother Jones, ProPublica and The Nation, as The Washington Post reported. So, what is nonprofit journalism and how does it work?

To some, a nonprofit business model for news outlets is a hopeful answer for an industry that's been largely upended by the internet.