There are way too many causes to mention in the almost daily loss of actual print news media, but it is sad. We also are losing excellent writers, serious thinkers, and close contact with news of local importance. We are the poorer for that. The depth and width of this tragic path has yet to be defined, but its effects are dampening to those of us who grew up with daily newspapers.
Journalism is changing, at least in my city several good on line only news organizations have sprung up. Most are non-profits with subscriptions like a paid newspaper, but without nearly as many ads. Some have started having community forums as in “Here’s what we’re covering, what else do you want to see?” Also a chance to meet and discuss with reporters and management.
Re the dying democracy and closing newspapers comment: That’s why New Hampshire is not endorsing a Democrat running for president this election year. The Manchester newspaper no longer has enough editorial staff to interview all the candidates to form enough of an opinion on all of them to form a valid opinion.
Re the squirrels: I have squirrels that sit outside my house and laugh at my Labrador and my terrier mix. They are cruel, evil creatures who enjoy tormenting dogs.
Those bemoaning the demise of print newspapers can make a tiny little difference in this medium at least. Down at the bottom of the page is a “My Account” link. You can use it to become a premium member of GoComics for only $15 a year. It’s worth way more than that to me, so I signed up for the automatic-billing plan.
actually, that really happens with dog teams: you see them pulling along the trail with laser like focus on TV, but if the lead dog gets a bee in her bonnet to go after something, you can find yourself being dragged through the brush now and again.
eastern.woods.metal over 4 years ago
I would have thought Joe and Kate would be smiling in the last frame at having Danae “occupied” for a while
sirbadger over 4 years ago
If she can train a couple squirrels to lead the dogs, she might win the race.
Kveldulf over 4 years ago
“Democracy Dying as Newspapers Close”
I’ve never seen that headline but it seems all too true.
Dtroutma over 4 years ago
The tragedy of the commons, and facts.
willispate over 4 years ago
Danae’s like “hold my calls, I’m all tied up.”
ChristopherHeckman over 4 years ago
Meanwhile here in Phoenix, we held our annual Idiotarod today! (Google it. You wouldn’t believe me if I described it myself.)
madone over 4 years ago
It is 2020 stone tablets are gone.
tudza Premium Member over 4 years ago
What was that race again, the Idiot Ride?
eastern.woods.metal over 4 years ago
They’ve had to change the course the last few years because of a lack of snow and unsafe ice. Wonder why?
David Henderson over 4 years ago
In unrelated news all the dogs in the neighborhood have gone missing.
sandpiper over 4 years ago
There are way too many causes to mention in the almost daily loss of actual print news media, but it is sad. We also are losing excellent writers, serious thinkers, and close contact with news of local importance. We are the poorer for that. The depth and width of this tragic path has yet to be defined, but its effects are dampening to those of us who grew up with daily newspapers.
MS72 over 4 years ago
Newspapers try to equate themselves to the 1st Amendment, but cave to the power of the purse.
tc.comics over 4 years ago
Talk about burying the lede.
witten.homer175 over 4 years ago
Newspapers quit printing the news and print nothing but they their opinions.
ButMasterskrain over 4 years ago
Politics aside, Danae’s look is priceless…
1953Baby over 4 years ago
Kate is NO dumb blond. . .you go girl!
jimchronister2016 over 4 years ago
Let’s hope that never happens here! If it does it means the nazi in our nations Capitol has won!
Hoppman Premium Member over 4 years ago
No Comrade, it is because of liars like tRump, breitbart, infowars and ignorant uneducated people.
Hoppman Premium Member over 4 years ago
Where is Kate’s dog?
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 4 years ago
bogart made a film about how papers were dying/the voice of the people
Snoots over 4 years ago
Ordinarily the squirrels are sleeping in their nice cozy nests… but the entertainment factor is just too good to miss.
[Unnamed Reader - 1c9df3] over 4 years ago
Serves them right, those that dropped Non Sequitar
Judy Saint Premium Member over 4 years ago
Thank you for mentioning the need for newspapers and journalism. Democracy is indeed dead without it.
Ermine Notyours over 4 years ago
It’s like trying to herd cats.
Ermine Notyours over 4 years ago
Red over at Red & Rover is having much better luck.
Bruce1253 over 4 years ago
Journalism is changing, at least in my city several good on line only news organizations have sprung up. Most are non-profits with subscriptions like a paid newspaper, but without nearly as many ads. Some have started having community forums as in “Here’s what we’re covering, what else do you want to see?” Also a chance to meet and discuss with reporters and management.
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Priceless from little sis
yimhere over 4 years ago
Cancelled my newspaper after 33 years. Not much left in it…. even stopped running Non Sequitor because it was too controversial.
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
She has a minature horse, and she’s using dogs? I guess Lucy is too smart to be hooked up to that sled.
JenSolo02 over 4 years ago
Re the dying democracy and closing newspapers comment: That’s why New Hampshire is not endorsing a Democrat running for president this election year. The Manchester newspaper no longer has enough editorial staff to interview all the candidates to form enough of an opinion on all of them to form a valid opinion.
JenSolo02 over 4 years ago
Re the squirrels: I have squirrels that sit outside my house and laugh at my Labrador and my terrier mix. They are cruel, evil creatures who enjoy tormenting dogs.
paranormal over 4 years ago
Danae is her own worst enemy.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 4 years ago
Ever notice how, even tho Kate always has her nose in a book, she’s the go-to source for info on what’s happening all around her?
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 4 years ago
Those bemoaning the demise of print newspapers can make a tiny little difference in this medium at least. Down at the bottom of the page is a “My Account” link. You can use it to become a premium member of GoComics for only $15 a year. It’s worth way more than that to me, so I signed up for the automatic-billing plan.
locake over 4 years ago
Danae could read the Squirrel Haven sign just as well as anyone else.
keenanthelibrarian over 4 years ago
And the squirrels couldn’t care less …
KevDoneIt over 4 years ago
Some newspapers are committing suicide.
Preferred Customer over 4 years ago
Oligarchs buying & consolidating all media is why democracy is dying
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 4 years ago
She’s all tied up for the Wiley Bears!
pap over 4 years ago
And the last panel headline……
randomrobot over 4 years ago
actually, that really happens with dog teams: you see them pulling along the trail with laser like focus on TV, but if the lead dog gets a bee in her bonnet to go after something, you can find yourself being dragged through the brush now and again.