Muted: The Decline of Print Media

From the Voice of the People to the Property of the Powerful

For generations, print media was the cornerstone of democracy. Affordable, ubiquitous, and trusted, newspapers and magazines informed the public, held the powerful to account, and stitched communities together. Papers were a quarter at newsstands or free in libraries, cafés, or barbershops. No smartphone, credit card, or login required — just curiosity.

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