Like Kerim, I've been looking around for an alternative to the Times, in my case not so much because of Krugman (whom I've never liked much, at least in column form), but becuase it has long been my first source for national and international news. I'll probably end up reading the Post more, although I've always felt the coverage there was too focused on Washington (go figure) and seriously lacking in the arts and culture department.
I was blown away, though, by the appearance of links to blogs on their articles. This approach seems to be exactly the opposite from that of the Times; that is, they're moving toward a more inclusive model of media profitability, rather than looking for ways to limit and control their readership. I don't know which model will be more profitable in the near term, but the Post seems sure to build readers in the blogosphere, since bloggers now have a huge incentive to link to Post articles over articles elsewhere. The strategy reflects a sophisticated understanding of how blogs work, and I hope it pays off.
I suppose it would be too much to try to attribute this brilliant populist move to the return of Michael Kinsley.
I'd love to comment on this story, but I have to go get busy linking Too Many Chefs articles to Washington Post food section pieces...
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