Topic - Penelope Muse Abernathy

In many cases, these races are now nationalized: Voters are left to evaluate candidates as extensions of national parties instead of as neighbors, Abernathy said.

Once key, U.S. newspaper editorial endorsements fade away →

While interest in pandemic news has waned, Abernathy said she believes the outlets have done well in keeping many of those new subscribers.

Media outlets see plummeting viewership, engagement as people cut back on news consumption →