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Losing a job in journalism can be soul-crushing. I know because I’ve lost a couple.

Opinion

When I read that eight local newspapers in Wyoming closed without warning last Wednesday, my thoughts immediately turned to the well-being of reporters and editors who saw their world spin out of control through no fault of their own.

It’s telling that when other journalists sought their reaction, these professionals suddenly experiencing the loss of paychecks and health insurance focused on how their layoffs will impact their readers and communities.

Evanston, Guernsey, Kemmerer, Lusk, Lyman, Pinedale, Torrington and Wheatland experienced a dramatic dec

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