Editor

Unions, nuclear power and Sharia Law all big Midwest news

Media

March 25, 2011March 26, 2011

by Editor

Much of our expanded “Midwest” is dealing with questions surrounding unions, teachers and the political ramifications of new regimes trying to make sweeping, sometimes unpopular moves. The recent political upheaval in Wisconsin is creating tremors felt across the country, but especially in the Midwest. One key story is the latest news about Indiana prosecutor Carlos Lam resigning after suggesting to Walker that he fake an attack on himself.

Patch and Cory Booker an uncomfortable match

Media

March 25, 2011October 11, 2012

by Editor

We’ve been following with interest what’s happening with Patch.com since the fledgling group of hyperlocal news sites provides one business model in a new and changing media landscape.

Hyperlocal sites have many faces

Media

January 6, 2011March 22, 2011

by Editor

As the first anniversary of the Rapidian, Grand Rapids Michigan’s hyperlocal newspaper, drew near, publisher Laurie Cirivello wrote that there is no official definition for the term hyperlocal. But hyperlocal is a word that has permeated newsrooms and the media landscape for the last two years. So what is hyperlocal?

Tea Party needs to be vetted

Media

November 9, 2010March 22, 2011

by Editor

To get a better grip on the Tea Party movement, we should take a look back to 2008. In a year when angry voters were expected to vote out Republicans, there was one voice in Red that was drawing crowds. No, it wasn’t Sarah Palin. It was Ron Paul.

Did Kentucky media consumers choose the local narrative?

Media

November 9, 2010March 22, 2011

by Editor

Polls don’t always tell the truth. That doesn’t mean they lie; it just means they can be misleading. An example could be found if one followed the polls during Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race between Rand Paul and Jack Conway.