The death knell for local newspapers? It’s perilously close | Margaret Sullivan / Syndicated columnist
Given the tumult in the realm of government and politics, the dire state of the local newspaper industry may seem minor. But it's of crucial...
Twitter’s refusal of political ads won’t end viral lies, but it beats Facebook’s profit-focused shrug | Margaret Sullivan / Syndicated columnist
It's always hazardous to ascribe motivations of altruism to a tech titan. They are driven by many things — mostly money, power and avoiding regulation...
The news media must stop amplifying Trump’s nasty nicknames for his foes | Margaret Sullivan / Syndicated columnist
Never again should one of these nicknames appear in the following ways: In a headline. In a media organization's tweet. In a bottom-of-the-screen TV chyron....
Tech companies need to deal with crisis they’ve helped create | Margaret Sullivan / Syndicated columnist
As violence goes more and more viral, tech companies need to deal with the crisis that they have helped create. They must figure out ways...
D.C.-based regional journalism is crucial; it’s also in serious trouble | Margaret Sullivan / Syndicated columnist
About 20 years ago, the D.C.-based Regional Reporters Association boasted 225 members; it's now down to below 70.
It’s time — high time — to take Fox News’ destructive role in America seriously | Margaret Sullivan / Syndicated columnist
Fox News can go on spreading disinformation. But everyone ought to see it for what it is: not a normal news organization with inevitable screw-ups,...
Calling out Enquirer’s sleaze tactics | Margaret Sullivan / Syndicated columnist
The tweet from Jeffrey P. Bezos, announcing his stunning blog post, came Thursday at 5:51 p.m East Coast time. And for a few long minutes,...
Digital-media bubble is bursting, hurting generation of promising young journalists | Margaret Sullivan / Syndicated columnist
"A lot of venture-capital-based media companies are built with the idea that your fate is to be fired."
Claim against Kavanaugh deserves a full airing | Margaret Sullivan / Syndicated columnist
There's time for more reporting on the allegation against Kavanaugh. There's time to hear his accuser publicly, as she now says she's willing to make...