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Victor Pickard

Victor Pickard

The Nation

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Why the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ’s closure exposes a growing threat to democracy

When reputable local news outlets close, fewer people vote and get involved in local politics, and misinformation, corruption and polarization...

09.01.2026 10

The Conversation

Victor Pickard

The Media’s Profits Trump Democracy, Once Again

08.07.2025 10

The Nation

Victor Pickard

We Must Save Public Media to Change It

15.04.2025 3

The Nation

Victor Pickard

A Corporate Media System Bound to Capitalism Delivers for Trump for a Second Time

The fact that Trump prevailed is a damning statement on the health of media institutions that have failed us over and over again.

27.11.2024 30

Common Dreams

Victor Pickard