The Democracy Papers
Ryan Blethen discusses the press, media and democracy. The Democracy Papers explores how to preserve professional journalism in the face of technology transformation and changing economic pressures. Though the project focuses mostly on newspapers, the essays and opinions touch on the range of challenges facing the press.
SubscribeJune 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Genachowski, a great pick to lead the FCC
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Here is a link to my Sunday column. I explain why Julius Genachowski is the right pick to be the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. I would like to hear what issues readers believe Genachowski should address at the FCC.
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June 26, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Ann Arbor, America's first no newspaper town
Posted by Ryan Blethen
Ann Arbor will become the nation's first city to lose its daily newspaper next month when the Ann Arbor News ceases publication. Advance, which also owns Portland's Oregonian, is replacing the newspaper with an online news site called AnnArbor.com. This will be not be The News online. AnnArbor.com will not retain staff from The News unless they apply for jobs at the Web site.
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