Family Newspaper Ownership and Local Political Coverage
The ownership structure of a family newspaper maps its blind spots. Understanding who owns what explains which politicians escape scrutiny, and why.
Long ReadsWhat Craigslist Killed (And What Was Already Dying)
The collapse of classified ad revenue didn't just shrink newsrooms. It exposed which journalism a free market was never actually paying for.
Long ReadsWho Owns the Local Paper Shapes What It Dares Cover
A newspaper's ownership structure quietly decides which scandals get buried and which reach the front page. The mechanism is structural, not corrupt.