It will take government action to rescue a struggling but vital industry.
November/December 2020
The Coming Era of “Civic News”
Empowering every American with a refundable tax credit for a subscription, membership, or donation to a local media outlet will revitalize the free press.
Starving the News
To save the free press, bust the tech monopolies’ control over advertising.
How Facebook and Google Buy Off the Press
The tech giants compromise media independence with their corporate donations.
Reporters of Color Are Declaring Independence
A new crop of outlets is making journalism more diverse.
Big Tech Comes for Podcasts
Silicon Valley could wreck audio journalism—unless Washington acts first.
Own a Newspaper for $1 per Month
The small but growing trend of co-op media outlets could be the future of local news.
Two and a Half Cheers for the Mainstream Press
Major national outlets need to help smaller ones survive.
The Case for Threatening the Courts
There’s a long history of politicians successfully pressuring the justices.
Donald Trump’s Favorite Voting Machines
Ballot-marking devices in key swing states could give him the perfect excuse to contest the election.
Lessons from the Last Living One-Term President
The triumphs, failures, and might-have-beens of Jimmy Carter.
Monopolies Threaten Not Just Our Economy, But Our Liberty, Too.
A new book shows how the weapons that conquered the old trusts can be drawn on Big Tech today.
How Robots Will Make Our Work More Human
Automation is coming. It will improve your job.
Exile on K Street
After fleeing Greece, Elias Demetracopoulos fought against his home country’s junta from Washington—and nearly upended Richard Nixon’s presidency.