AltWeeklies Wire
Why the Chicago News Cooperative is Closingnew

James O'Shea, founder and editor of the Chicago News Cooperative, told his staff Friday afternoon that on February 26 the CNC would shut down. Or to be more specific, it would stop publishing in the New York Times and stop maintaining its website, the two forums in which it publicly exists.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
02-21-2012 |
Media
Phoenix New Times Outs Sheriffnew

Phoenix New Times has dropped a bombshell on at least one congressional race, outing Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, with his former lover, who happens to not be in the country legally.
Tucson Weekly |
Dan Gibson |
02-17-2012 |
Media
Tags: Paul Babeu Gay
We Fight, or You'll Losenew
Bach is on one side, and Colorado Springs media are on the other. No gray area.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Ralph Routon |
02-17-2012 |
Media
Investigative Reporter Switches Beat After Bullyingnew

After producing two stories exposing underage drinking, reporter Andrea McCarren's own children started getting bullied at school—which is when she decided to step back.
Washington City Paper |
Shani Hilton |
02-16-2012 |
Media
Tags: Andrea McCarren
Why The Bay Citizen Can't Hack It Alone Anymorenew

After two years in operation, the Bay Citizen is being taken over by the Center for Investigative Reporting. How did this happen?
What Happened to the Chronicle's Paywall?new

The San Francisco newspaper has quietly stopped charging for stories on its website.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
02-09-2012 |
Media
Hi Bill Keller. The New York Times just stole our column. Should we sue?new

On Saturday, the New York Times blatantly and willfully violated the copyright of another publisher -- our publisher, actually.
Boston Phoenix |
Carly Carioli |
02-08-2012 |
Media
All (Male) Things Considerednew

Gender bias at NPR — and what it reveals about the world of literary fiction.
Boston Phoenix |
Eugenia Williamson |
01-26-2012 |
Media
On Trolls and Flame Warsnew

Welcome to the downside of community engagement. Effectively maintaining and managing reader interaction remains a difficult proposition.
Arkansas Times |
Lindsey Millar |
01-23-2012 |
Media
Bus Stopped?new

The iconic campaign bus is no longer full of newspaper reporters writing for the folks back home. Are the political-junkie websites filling the void?
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
01-11-2012 |
Media
Tags: Election 2012, Campaign Coverage
Deserted Newsnew

Deseret News, 1 year after mass layoffs.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Eric S. Peterson |
01-06-2012 |
Media
Jim Holman's Quest to Amend California's Abortion Lawnew

What are the San Diego Reader editor’s repeat ballot measures really about?
San Diego CityBeat |
Kelly Davis |
01-03-2012 |
Media
Can Don Lemon set CNN straight?new

Cable news is broken and the 'CNN Newsroom' anchor could be the guy to fix it.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Wyatt Williams |
12-23-2011 |
Media
Who Polices Political Cartooning?

How can we expect editors and publishers to respect political cartoonists unless they respect themselves?
Long Live Hitchnew

Just a little Hitch, in the dark of the night, while we down a drink to Christopher Hitchens, a man with no equal.
The Village Voice |
Tony Ortega |
12-16-2011 |
Media
Tags: Christopher Hitchens