Politicians and pundits — including this one — have given much attention to how the recall of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and his replacement by a Republican would affect state government. Republicans hope that changing occupants of the Capitol’s corner office would be a rebirth of relevance for their beleaguered...
Sinclair’s Must-Run Tactic is Business Smart. And It’s Not New.
Local television viewers around the United States were recently alerted to a “troubling trend” that’s “extremely dangerous to democracy.” Sinclair Broadcast Group, one of America’s dominant television station owners, commanded its anchors to deliver a scripted commentary, warning audiences about “one-sided news stories plaguing our country” and media outlets that...