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Ryan Blethen discusses the press, media and democracy. The Democracy Papers explores how to preserve professional journalism in the face of technology transformation and changing economic pressures. Though the project focuses mostly on newspapers, the essays and opinions touch on the range of challenges facing the press.

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July 24, 2009 at 4:43 PM

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Parliament fisticuffs because of media consolidation

Posted by Ryan Blethen

Media consolidation is also a hotly contested issue in South Korea. Check out this video of South Korean lawmakers going to blows because of a measure to ease cross-ownership laws. I guess this is one way to settle the debate.

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