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Billionaires Continue To Dominate the Political Landscape

Ari Paul / FAIR Oct 28, 2024 The choice by the owners of the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post to prevent their editorial boards from issuing an endorsement speaks volumes. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Can the Los Angeles Times’ Revival Endure?

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Nov 21, 2018 Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has a bold new vision for the newspaper, but the competition is fierce and the media landscape unforgiving. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Slow Death and Stunning Rebirth of a Great American Newspaper

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Nov 20, 2018 After years of venal, incompetent management, the Los Angeles Times has renewed its commitment to journalists and readers alike. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Are the Billionaire Owners of the L.A. Times and Washington Post Good for Journalism?

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jul 27, 2018 American news consumers, take heed: This is no inside-baseball story of media intrigue. What happens to local outlets reaches far beyond their markets and into everyone's backyard. Robert Scheer and Nick Goldberg break it all down in an in-depth interview. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )

Patrick Soon-Shiong Brings Hope to the Los Angeles Times

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Feb 24, 2018 The new owner has a chance to do a great public service by reviving the civic treasure, battered by years of dictatorial and incompetent regimes. But he'll soon learn that running a newspaper is not science or showmanship. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Biotech Billionaire Buys Los Angeles Times

BRIAN MELLEY / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2018 The $500 million purchase by Los Angeles medical entrepreneur Patrick Soon-Shiong brings the paper back under local ownership for the first time in 18 years. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )