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  • New book argues local newspapers bear brunt of media's increasing elitism

    Jul 6, 2021 11:45 am by Lois YoksoulianResearch
    University of Illinois journalism professor Nikki Usher. Photo illustration by Fred Zwicky

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    • University of Illinois journalism professor Nikki Usher. Photo illustration by Fred Zwicky

    A new book by U of I journalism professor Nikki Usher examines how the news media, and local newspapers in particular, are becoming increasingly focused on serving wealthy, white and politically liberal news consumers.