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“America's great newspapers have staffs that range from 50 percent to 70 percent of what they were just a few years ago.”

Quote by Eric Alterman

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Eric Alterman is a historian born on January 14, 1960, specializing in modern American history with a focus on political and media relations. He is known for his insightful analysis of media politics and his unique perspective on historical events. more

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