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Charles M. Blow: As the press weakens, so does democracy

We are moving ever closer to a country where the corrupt can deal in the darkness with no fear of being exposed by the light.

(AP Photo/Tony Dejak) In this Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, photo, Bertram de Souza works on a story for The Vindicator newspaper in Youngstown, Ohio. The Youngstown paper announced in June it would cease publication Saturday, Aug. 31, because of financial struggles, but the paper will be printed by the Tribune Chronicle, which has bought The Vindicator name, subscriber list and website from owners of the Youngstown publication.