Alden Global Capital’s bid for Lee Enterprises suppresses local journalism and democracy

In November 2021, the New York hedge fund Alden Global Capital, also known as AGC,  placed a bid to buy Lee Enterprises — the company that owns seven Wisconsin newspapers, including the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison. The bid undervalued the company and was rejected. Despite this, AGC pressed forward with takeover efforts. January 27, … Continue reading Alden Global Capital’s bid for Lee Enterprises suppresses local journalism and democracy