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| − | ''' | + | '''Newspapers''' are a common sight in the [[United States of America]]. They are published daily or weekly, and contain news about what's going on in America and sometimes overseas. The newspaper industry is currently on the decline, because of the influence of the 24 hour news channels like [[Fox News]] and [[CNN]] and the [[Internet]]. |
| − | Despite being an older media, newspapers in the United States tend to slant liberal: ''[[The New York Times]]'' or ''[[The Washington Post]]'', for example.[http://www.mediaresearch.org/biasbasics/biasbasics1.asp] | + | Despite being an older media, some newspapers in the United States tend to slant liberal: ''[[The New York Times]]'' or ''[[The Washington Post]]'', for example.[http://www.mediaresearch.org/biasbasics/biasbasics1.asp] Many newspapers with a conservative slant also exist: ''[[The Washington Times]]'', the ''[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]'', and the ''[[New Hampshire Union Leader]]'' for example. Some newspapers have changed their political slant over time: the ''[[New York Post]]'' has gone back and forth between a liberal slant and a conservative one, depending on its owner at the time, it currently has a conservative slant under the ownership of [[Rupert Murdoch]]. Likewise the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' used to be known for its very conservative editorial positions but now leans liberal. |
| − | Newspapers do have one advantage over news channels that have helped them stay afloat: there is no way to send [[comics]] over the airwaves. Therefore, newspapers make money by publishing comic strips like "For Better Or For Worse", "Mallard Fillmore", and the popular "Mutts". | + | Newspapers do have one advantage over news channels that have helped them stay afloat: there is no way to send [[comics]] over the airwaves. Therefore, newspapers make money by publishing comic strips like "For Better Or For Worse", "Mallard Fillmore", and the popular "Mutts". Another reason why newspapers have remained profitable is [[advertising]]. If newspapers had to rely solely on subscriptions and newsstand sales for their income, they would not be profitable. |
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| + | At one time in American history, it was quite common for cities, even small ones, to have several daily newspapers. The trend in recent years has been toward [[consolidation]] and cities no longer being able to support so many newspapers. Even a city like [[Washington, D.C.]] for example now only has two daily newspapers. Another trend in recent years is the proliferation of free weekly newspapers. These make their money selling advertising and are distributed to readers free of charge. | ||
Revision as of 23:02, July 2, 2007
Newspapers are a common sight in the United States of America. They are published daily or weekly, and contain news about what's going on in America and sometimes overseas. The newspaper industry is currently on the decline, because of the influence of the 24 hour news channels like Fox News and CNN and the Internet.
Despite being an older media, some newspapers in the United States tend to slant liberal: The New York Times or The Washington Post, for example.[1] Many newspapers with a conservative slant also exist: The Washington Times, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and the New Hampshire Union Leader for example. Some newspapers have changed their political slant over time: the New York Post has gone back and forth between a liberal slant and a conservative one, depending on its owner at the time, it currently has a conservative slant under the ownership of Rupert Murdoch. Likewise the Chicago Tribune used to be known for its very conservative editorial positions but now leans liberal.
Newspapers do have one advantage over news channels that have helped them stay afloat: there is no way to send comics over the airwaves. Therefore, newspapers make money by publishing comic strips like "For Better Or For Worse", "Mallard Fillmore", and the popular "Mutts". Another reason why newspapers have remained profitable is advertising. If newspapers had to rely solely on subscriptions and newsstand sales for their income, they would not be profitable.
At one time in American history, it was quite common for cities, even small ones, to have several daily newspapers. The trend in recent years has been toward consolidation and cities no longer being able to support so many newspapers. Even a city like Washington, D.C. for example now only has two daily newspapers. Another trend in recent years is the proliferation of free weekly newspapers. These make their money selling advertising and are distributed to readers free of charge.