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American journalism creates space for small-town extremists to gain power, especially given declines in local news.

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The Chicago-based Invisible Institute (which won two Pulitzers last year) primarily investigates police misconduct. Its roots ...

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“Shhh.,” by audio producer and editor Jorge Just, could easily be confused for dead air. For nearly three minutes, you hear ...

Research identifies five key drivers — ranging from racial disparity to market forces — that determine which towns lose their ...