A Replanting Strategy: Saving Local Newspapers Squeezed by Hedge Funds

Hundreds of newspapers are languishing in the hands of hedge funds and chains. It’s time to replant them with community nonprofit groups and mission-driven owners.

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Press-Freedom, Social-Justice Groups Call on Congress to Fund Journalism and Treat Local News as Essential Service During Pandemic

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A Replanting Strategy: Saving Local Newspapers Squeezed by Hedge Funds

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