Local Newspapers Editing Old Articles for Individuals with Past Criminal Records

Local newspapers are considering requests to edit or remove old articles to help individuals with past criminal records move on from their past, recognizing the harmful impact of media coverage on their lives. Efforts have been made to protect the privacy of subjects involved in minor crimes by deleting names or stories. This movement has spread to various newsrooms in the US, aiming to address biased and harmful coverage while promoting fairness and rehabilitation.

Partisan-backed Websites vs Local Newspapers in the U.S.

Partisan-backed websites designed to look like impartial news outlets now outnumber real local newspapers in the U.S., indicating a clear attempt to influence politics. There are over 1,200 such websites identified, with eight primary organizations supporting most of them. The decline of local newspapers has created an opportunity for political actors to exploit the media landscape.