End of Newspapers = End of Democracy?

Hmmm...... Good question, and one that is pondered at length at The New Republic. (It's a long article, so if you're looking for a ninety-second, easy in-out roundup, don't bother.) Also at the site, and in the same vein, an editorial piece on the subject of "media" and an article about the impact of Politico. And sadly, all this writing/thinking is, ya know, free........

Tip o' the mug to Chris Moody of Moody's Pen (and to Stan, who, if I remember correctly, first directed me to Chris's blog.)