The Permanently Breaking News Cycle
When Everything Is Urgent There used to be a difference between “news” and “breaking news.” One meant information. The other…
Author: Carol Marks
The Expert Carousel and the Illusion of Authority
The Expert Carousel Every major story now comes with a familiar cast. There is the legal expert. The medical expert.…
The Language Drift: When Words Lose Their Meaning
The Language Drift There are certain words that used to mean something very specific. They described real things, with real…
How the Collapse of Local News Changed How Americans Understand Reality
When Local News Quietly Disappeared Most people did not notice when their local paper disappeared. It did not go out…