Drew
@andrewbaron.bsky.social
This account is one small voice for exposing what Alden Global Capital is doing to local journalism. See my investigation at https://dembot.net/colorado-journalism-culture-shift/ Me: Arts & internet culture. Portfolio → https://drewbaron.com
Excellent AI event to check out in #Boulder tomorrow on Wednesday evening at CU: Join me on Wed, Nov 12th for 'AI Robotics' - 5:45 PM, CU Boulder meetu.ps/e/PDq92/ltJx... Along with 40 free pizzas 🍕 here is this list of bots on show:
November 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Excellent AI event to check out in #Boulder tomorrow on Wednesday evening at CU: Join me on Wed, Nov 12th for 'AI Robotics' - 5:45 PM, CU Boulder meetu.ps/e/PDq92/ltJx... Along with 40 free pizzas 🍕 here is this list of bots on show:
Tidbit about Lee Ann Fleet Colacioppo, Alden Global Capital’s loyal editor at the Denver Post via www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
November 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Tidbit about Lee Ann Fleet Colacioppo, Alden Global Capital’s loyal editor at the Denver Post via www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
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Reporters Without Borders names Alden Global Capital a 2025 "press freedom predator," along with Putin, Musk, Mohammed bin Salman and other enemies of independent journalism. Alden owns The Denver Post, Daily Camera, Greeley Tribune and other Colorado news outlets.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Reporters Without Borders names Alden Global Capital a 2025 "press freedom predator," along with Putin, Musk, Mohammed bin Salman and other enemies of independent journalism. Alden owns The Denver Post, Daily Camera, Greeley Tribune and other Colorado news outlets.
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BRL is growing: As Alden Global Capital continues the death squeeze on the now practically irrelevant Daily Camera newspaper in #Boulder, the non profit Boulder Reporting Lab noted today that their emails are reaching roughly half of all people in the town boulderreportinglab.org/jobs/
Join our team at Boulder Reporting Lab!
Journalism jobs at Boulder Reporting Lab, our county's new nonprofit newsroom.
boulderreportinglab.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
BRL is growing: As Alden Global Capital continues the death squeeze on the now practically irrelevant Daily Camera newspaper in #Boulder, the non profit Boulder Reporting Lab noted today that their emails are reaching roughly half of all people in the town boulderreportinglab.org/jobs/
With control over of @denverpost.com Alden Global Capital stopped paying rent to the city, owes $2M
"It is a large amount of income for the city, and if we cannot recover that, we will have to turn around and find more budget cuts," said Denver City Councilwoman Sarah Parady. #Boulder #Denver 1/
"It is a large amount of income for the city, and if we cannot recover that, we will have to turn around and find more budget cuts," said Denver City Councilwoman Sarah Parady. #Boulder #Denver 1/
Denver budget woes deepen as major leaseholder stops paying $650,000 in monthly rent
The city of Denver's largest tenant stopped making its monthly $650,000 rent payments to the city in August and with late charges, the leaseholder is now about $2 million behind in rent, according to ...
www.cbsnews.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:08 AM
With control over of @denverpost.com Alden Global Capital stopped paying rent to the city, owes $2M
"It is a large amount of income for the city, and if we cannot recover that, we will have to turn around and find more budget cuts," said Denver City Councilwoman Sarah Parady. #Boulder #Denver 1/
"It is a large amount of income for the city, and if we cannot recover that, we will have to turn around and find more budget cuts," said Denver City Councilwoman Sarah Parady. #Boulder #Denver 1/
Now comes this article from the journal at #Duke. Every student and faculty member at Duke should read this as it’s a window into what’s actually being taught there.
‘Vulture’ hedge fund accused of hollowing out local journalism is funding a Duke Athletics field
Alden Global Capital — a hedge fund co-founded and led by Duke alum Heath Freeman, Trinity ‘02 — has built a reputation of carrying out "nickel-and-dime” cost cuts at newsrooms across the nation. But ...
dukechronicle.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Now comes this article from the journal at #Duke. Every student and faculty member at Duke should read this as it’s a window into what’s actually being taught there.
Duke University @dukeuni.bsky.social has adopted Alden Global Capital & Heath Freeman’s deceptive, destructive spirit for democracy with American transportation, affordable housing & media into their sports program by renaming a preexisting football field, “Freeman Field” 1/
Duke Athletics Announces Naming of Freeman Field Following Transformational Gift - Duke University
Duke Athletics is proud to announce the naming of Freeman Field at Koskinen Stadium , honoring a multi-million dollar gift that will significantly enhance th...
goduke.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Duke University @dukeuni.bsky.social has adopted Alden Global Capital & Heath Freeman’s deceptive, destructive spirit for democracy with American transportation, affordable housing & media into their sports program by renaming a preexisting football field, “Freeman Field” 1/
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If JPMorgan Chase is committed to affordable housing, it should immediately look into how Alden Global and Homes of America have been using the $93 million that Chase lent them and the impact on residents of the 50+ manufactured home parks secured by that mortgage. pestakeholder.org/news/jpmorga...
JPMorgan Chase finances vulture fund’s assault on manufactured housing communities and on affordable housing
JPMorgan Chase is the largest lender to Alden, having made a $93 million mortgage in 2022 secured by more than 50 of these parks.
pestakeholder.org
October 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
If JPMorgan Chase is committed to affordable housing, it should immediately look into how Alden Global and Homes of America have been using the $93 million that Chase lent them and the impact on residents of the 50+ manufactured home parks secured by that mortgage. pestakeholder.org/news/jpmorga...
Journalism: This is by far the most important article I’ve read about the real threats to journalism and free speech at this moment. The threats from the administration, combined with corporate selling out from within, put truth in an ever more precarious position.
The Pope calls for journalists to protect the truth - Poynter
The pope told media executives that journalists had a moral duty to protect the truth and continue reporting in the face of misinformation.
www.poynter.org
October 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Journalism: This is by far the most important article I’ve read about the real threats to journalism and free speech at this moment. The threats from the administration, combined with corporate selling out from within, put truth in an ever more precarious position.
Stripped for Parts: It seems Randall Smith and Heath Freeman of Alden Global will not be remembered for anything remarkable with finance other than using deception to destroy journalism. The documentary is currently free online. WATCH:
Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink
A handful of journalists rebel against a hedge fund that is gutting newspapers nationwide.
www.pbs.org
October 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Stripped for Parts: It seems Randall Smith and Heath Freeman of Alden Global will not be remembered for anything remarkable with finance other than using deception to destroy journalism. The documentary is currently free online. WATCH:
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Alden Global Capital and interests like it have devastated American journalism, and by extension, American democracy. This is important stuff; watch it. www.pbs.org/video/stripp...
Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink
A handful of journalists rebel against a hedge fund that is gutting newspapers nationwide.
www.pbs.org
October 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Alden Global Capital and interests like it have devastated American journalism, and by extension, American democracy. This is important stuff; watch it. www.pbs.org/video/stripp...
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Today, NYCCLC Pres Griffith testified before the City Council on proposed Resolution 1015-2025, condemning Alden Global Capital cuts & managerial hostility towards unionized Daily News staff and calling on the hedge fund to reach a contract deal with the newspaper’s union.
September 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Today, NYCCLC Pres Griffith testified before the City Council on proposed Resolution 1015-2025, condemning Alden Global Capital cuts & managerial hostility towards unionized Daily News staff and calling on the hedge fund to reach a contract deal with the newspaper’s union.
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THE HUNT FOR HEATH: Tonight we’re outside a Brooklyn pilates studio passing out flyers about our contract fight. Why? Because these studios are bank-rolled by Alden Global Capital’s Heath Freeman and owned by his sister.
October 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
THE HUNT FOR HEATH: Tonight we’re outside a Brooklyn pilates studio passing out flyers about our contract fight. Why? Because these studios are bank-rolled by Alden Global Capital’s Heath Freeman and owned by his sister.
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In college, most of my philosophy studies focused on epistemology which is how we know what we know. My thesis explored the boundaries of what can be known about life’s purpose (not much). Truth has always been at the center of my thinking. 1/
In college, most of my philosophy studies focused on epistemology which is how we know what we know. My thesis explored the boundaries of what can be known about life’s purpose (not much). Truth has always been at the center of my thinking. 1/
October 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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In college, most of my philosophy studies focused on epistemology which is how we know what we know. My thesis explored the boundaries of what can be known about life’s purpose (not much). Truth has always been at the center of my thinking. 1/
In college, most of my philosophy studies focused on epistemology which is how we know what we know. My thesis explored the boundaries of what can be known about life’s purpose (not much). Truth has always been at the center of my thinking. 1/
We’ve entered a new era where the notion of clear “top stories” has broken down. There’s no central place to turn for a shared sense of what matters; everything is scattered and chaotic. Even CNN dot com’s home page is just a fractured, messy information landscape.
October 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM
We’ve entered a new era where the notion of clear “top stories” has broken down. There’s no central place to turn for a shared sense of what matters; everything is scattered and chaotic. Even CNN dot com’s home page is just a fractured, messy information landscape.
Current Status: Capitol Hill, Denver.
My CCPA case was dismissed ***without prejudice*** against the most important defendants, Randall Smith and Heath Freeman, but before filing a new complaint against them, I’d like to keep the other defendants on #copolitics #coleg
My CCPA case was dismissed ***without prejudice*** against the most important defendants, Randall Smith and Heath Freeman, but before filing a new complaint against them, I’d like to keep the other defendants on #copolitics #coleg
October 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Current Status: Capitol Hill, Denver.
My CCPA case was dismissed ***without prejudice*** against the most important defendants, Randall Smith and Heath Freeman, but before filing a new complaint against them, I’d like to keep the other defendants on #copolitics #coleg
My CCPA case was dismissed ***without prejudice*** against the most important defendants, Randall Smith and Heath Freeman, but before filing a new complaint against them, I’d like to keep the other defendants on #copolitics #coleg
Robert Decherd, who controls ~55% of voting power, deserves big recognition for choosing the lesser of 2 evils by turning down Alden Global Capital’s $20/share bid for Hearst’s $16.50, opting for civic duty over millions. At least Hearst has shown it can preserve a functioning metro newsroom. 1/
An overwhelming percentage of DallasNews stockholders endorsed the union with Hearst, which in July entered into a definitive merger agreement with the public parent company of The Dallas Morning News and integrated creative marketing agency Medium Giant.
DallasNews Corporation shareholders approve Hearst merger
A shareholder vote announced Tuesday gave approval to a merger agreement between DallasNews Corporation and Hearst. The deal is expected to close this week.
www.dallasnews.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Robert Decherd, who controls ~55% of voting power, deserves big recognition for choosing the lesser of 2 evils by turning down Alden Global Capital’s $20/share bid for Hearst’s $16.50, opting for civic duty over millions. At least Hearst has shown it can preserve a functioning metro newsroom. 1/
Big day for the future of journalism in America. Today shareholders of @dallasnews.com will vote on selling to Hearst..or Alden Global Capital. The Dallas Morning News was not just a local, it became one of the most important nationally recognized newsrooms in the country. Today it’s do or die.
September 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Big day for the future of journalism in America. Today shareholders of @dallasnews.com will vote on selling to Hearst..or Alden Global Capital. The Dallas Morning News was not just a local, it became one of the most important nationally recognized newsrooms in the country. Today it’s do or die.
Welp, another week, another mention for 9News in a long list of sad updates about people doing nothing different. Vince Bzdek is giving advice about ethics again at the musty & dark alcohol stained Denver Press Club in 2wks. New award for Alden Global Capital’s estoppel lawyer #coleg #copolitics
Still appreciating the newsletter despite my criticism, @coreyhutchins.bsky.social
If friends & family are worried about ur infatuation w/Kyle Clark, they are not alone. I ran the stats w/PHP, you’re overall 80.4% likely to mention Kyle Clark or 9News in tomorrow’s newsletter #copolitics #coleg
If friends & family are worried about ur infatuation w/Kyle Clark, they are not alone. I ran the stats w/PHP, you’re overall 80.4% likely to mention Kyle Clark or 9News in tomorrow’s newsletter #copolitics #coleg
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September 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Welp, another week, another mention for 9News in a long list of sad updates about people doing nothing different. Vince Bzdek is giving advice about ethics again at the musty & dark alcohol stained Denver Press Club in 2wks. New award for Alden Global Capital’s estoppel lawyer #coleg #copolitics
@bouldercast.com It’s almost Boulderhindge. When exactly will it be?
September 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
@bouldercast.com It’s almost Boulderhindge. When exactly will it be?
Still appreciating the newsletter despite my criticism, @coreyhutchins.bsky.social
If friends & family are worried about ur infatuation w/Kyle Clark, they are not alone. I ran the stats w/PHP, you’re overall 80.4% likely to mention Kyle Clark or 9News in tomorrow’s newsletter #copolitics #coleg
If friends & family are worried about ur infatuation w/Kyle Clark, they are not alone. I ran the stats w/PHP, you’re overall 80.4% likely to mention Kyle Clark or 9News in tomorrow’s newsletter #copolitics #coleg
Kyle Clark Fan Page
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September 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Still appreciating the newsletter despite my criticism, @coreyhutchins.bsky.social
If friends & family are worried about ur infatuation w/Kyle Clark, they are not alone. I ran the stats w/PHP, you’re overall 80.4% likely to mention Kyle Clark or 9News in tomorrow’s newsletter #copolitics #coleg
If friends & family are worried about ur infatuation w/Kyle Clark, they are not alone. I ran the stats w/PHP, you’re overall 80.4% likely to mention Kyle Clark or 9News in tomorrow’s newsletter #copolitics #coleg
No one left to catch “Is Colorado wine is…” at the Denver Post. Guess the copy desk is gone too. #coleg #copolitics #Boulder Found via boulderdaily.net
September 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
No one left to catch “Is Colorado wine is…” at the Denver Post. Guess the copy desk is gone too. #coleg #copolitics #Boulder Found via boulderdaily.net
"We’ve spent centuries worrying that some president or king will seize our presses when all along it has been our own owners, publishers & editors—ever anxious about the sensibilities of advertisers, readers, & subscribers—who are those most likely to halt them" - Lowery [via @jayrosen.bsky.social]
The Right to Know
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September 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
"We’ve spent centuries worrying that some president or king will seize our presses when all along it has been our own owners, publishers & editors—ever anxious about the sensibilities of advertisers, readers, & subscribers—who are those most likely to halt them" - Lowery [via @jayrosen.bsky.social]
In retrospect, Microsoft and Google spreadsheets couldn’t open up .csv files without a series of questions one would need to solve correctly merely because of programming laziness to figure it out themselves.
September 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In retrospect, Microsoft and Google spreadsheets couldn’t open up .csv files without a series of questions one would need to solve correctly merely because of programming laziness to figure it out themselves.
This is what integrity looks like. IMO, anyone who cares about journalism should take the buyout and look for another company to work with. The people who stay or decide to goto work for Alden don’t practice ethical journalism anymore, they are compromised & just taking paychecks.
Buyout from Alden Global Capital of longtime Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips; will the role of TV critic be next?
September 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
This is what integrity looks like. IMO, anyone who cares about journalism should take the buyout and look for another company to work with. The people who stay or decide to goto work for Alden don’t practice ethical journalism anymore, they are compromised & just taking paychecks.